Apprentice Sign Writer

Start Your Career, Make a Difference, and Get Paid to Learn!

Join us at Georges River Council in our Mortdale Depot as an Apprentice Sign Writer starting in early 2025.

Why Join Us?

• Get Paid to Learn: Earn while you study with on-the-job training and mentoring from experienced professionals.
• Hands-On Experience: Develop valuable trade skills through practical tasks, including designing, producing, and installing a variety of signs.
• Gain a Nationally Recognised Qualification: Complete a Certificate III in Signs and Graphics (CPC30216) and set yourself up for a successful career.
• Make a Difference: Contribute to vital projects that help keep our community informed, safe, and visually appealing.
• Build Your Career With Us: Grow in a supportive environment with the potential for long-term opportunities in your trade.

About the Role

As an Apprentice Sign Writer in the City Maintenance Trades Team at Georges River Council, you’ll work alongside skilled professionals to design, produce, and install signs for various projects. This hands-on role will allow you to build skills in computer-based design, vinyl application, and signage production techniques while focusing on safety and quality outcomes.

What We Offer You:

• Full-Time, Temporary Position (Up to 3 Year Apprenticeship) with competitive pay from $47,845.20 per annum, plus superannuation 11.5%.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access discounted fitness memberships (Fitness Passport), additional Health and Wellbeing days, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Career Development: Receive training, mentoring, and support to help you successfully complete your apprenticeship.
• Practical Skills: Develop expertise across all aspects of signage, from concept design to installation.
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Enrolled in a Signwriting Apprenticeship Program: Working towards or willingness to enrol in Certificate III in Signs and Graphics (CPC30216).
• Construction Induction Card (White Card): Required for safety compliance on worksites.
• Commitment to WHS and EEO Principles: A strong focus on safety, teamwork, and inclusivity.
• Customer Service Commitment: Positive attitude and dedication to delivering high-quality work.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to work accurately with measurements, designs, and installation requirements.
• Effective Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication to work collaboratively with the team and stakeholders.
• Licences: Current class C drivers licence (or working towards).

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re excited to learn a trade, develop your creative and practical skills, and contribute to your community, apply today! We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual ready to start their career in signage. Don’t forget to check out the Position Description for full details and make sure you respond to the targeted questions as part of your application.

Questions?
Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

Apply now!
Closing date: Sunday 19th January 2025 at 11:59 PM AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.