Apprentice Plant Operator - Civil Construction

About the Position

The City of Stirling has an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual looking to start a career in civil construction, specialising in Civil Construction and Maintenance. The Apprentice Civil Construction is a three-year traineeship program during which a variety of construction and maintenance skills will be learned through a combination of on- and off-the-job training.

About You:

Applicants are expected to share the commitment to enhancing choice, opportunity, and prosperity for the community by:

• Being a positive team member
• Demonstrating a willingness to get things done
• Applying the knowledge and skills learned in daily working tasks
• Providing effective and punctual time management

In addition, the following skills and/or qualifications are required:

• Basic interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Awareness of safety principles and issues
• Preparedness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Have a minimum C class driver’s licence
• Willingness to obtain a formal qualification

Great benefits, including flexibility in when and where work is performed to ensure work-life balance: 

• Free parking
• Superannuation matching of up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
• Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks’ annual leave per year
• 50% discount on gym memberships at Stirling leisure centres
• Amazing in-house employee canteen
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
• Generous study assistance
• Active social club
• Employee recognition program
• Novated leasing (where applicable)

This is a temporary full-time position for up to 3 years, designed to allow the completion of a Certificate III in Civil Construction

To work for the City of Stirling, you must provide or be able to obtain:

• A copy of an Australian driving licence
• National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
• Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance 
• The rights to work in Australia

Location: Perth, WA

Employment Type: Full-Time Apprentice

Application close: 4pm, 21/02/2025

The salary range for this role is between $46,774 and $66,389.

APPLY NOW to start a career in civil construction with the City of Stirling!