Junior Apprentice in Plastering (Wall and Ceiling Lining)

Community Solutions is seeking junior candidates that are interested in commencing a Plastering Apprenticeship based in Townsville. This Apprenticeship will allow you to complete a Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining (Plastering) with a reputable business that services the North Queensland region.  If you are motivated and hardworking, & seeking a career in the construction industry, we want to hear from you! 

The Apprenticeship Will Involve:

• Assembling of partitions
• Installation and finish of plasterboard and fiber cement sheeting to walls and ceilings
• Cleaning of job sites 
• Heavy lifting may be required
• Repair and restore of existing plaster work

Requirements:

• Valid Drivers licence with own transport
• White Card (Construction Safety Induction)
• Certificate 1 in Construction (highly regarded)
• Able to work full time hours (Mon - Fri) with possibility of overtime on Saturdays
• Able to work independently and as a part of a team
• Demonstrated hand-eye coordination
• Enjoy completing practical work
• Physically fit
• Able to carry out precise and detailed work
• Ability to provide two work related references. 

Successful applicants will be required to pass an aptitude test, and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

Who We Are?

Community Solutions is a non-for-profit organisation operating as a commercial business, providing apprentices and trainees to a variety of different businesses throughout Queensland. We provide apprentices and trainees important career guidance and opportunity to earn while they learn. Dedicated Field Officers are assigned to apprentices and trainees to provide ongoing support to completing their chosen trade qualification.

 What can we offer you?

• Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you!
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Leave entitlements Annual Leave and Personal Leave
• Mentoring, ongoing support and regular visits from your committed Field Officer
• Ability to obtain a certification and vast range of industry skills and experience
• An Employee Assistance Program- a free and confidential phone-based counselling service available 

So what's next...

This opportunity is open to all ages, recent school leavers are encouraged to apply!

If this is the opportunity for you, the click ‘Apply Now’ below. Please note, if you have recently completed a Cert III in Allied Health Assistance or higher, you may not qualify for this traineeship.  You must also be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Community Solutions Group acknowledges the rights to equality and to equal protections of the law without discrimination, and the advertising of this opportunity is intended to constitute measure taken for the purpose of assisting or advancing persons or groups of persons disadvantaged because of discrimination in accordance with section 15(5) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).