Apprentice Civil Construction

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DIRECTORATE:
Infrastructure, Planning & Environment

CLASSIFICATION:
Apprentice 

SALARY:
A minimum of $803.30 per week + 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation

REPORTING TO:
Leading Hand City Works

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Temporary Full Time - up to 3 years

THE POSITION:
To provide assistance with all aspects of civil construction and maintenance work as directed, including assisting with general works as required. Develop skills to operate various forms of plant including trucks and earthmoving equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under direction assist in the following:

• Carry out assigned works in the maintenance and construction of civil and storm water infrastructure
• Undertake concreting activities
• Assist with the maintenance and construction of roads and footpaths
• Operate plant and equipment
• Maintain plant in a clean and serviceable condition
• Ensure all routine plant maintenance and weekly service reports are completed
• Provide advice to the public in a polite and effective manner
• Landscaping and Reinstatement works
• Other general labouring duties as required
• Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
• Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
• Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Our People

External

• Our Community

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Based on a 38-hour week, with actual days and times being between Monday to Friday - 7am to 5pm - 4 days per week (these times may vary due to operational requirements), in accordance with AlburyCity’s All Roles Flex guidelines. 
• This position requires you to wear a compulsory uniform as per AlburyCity’s Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely.
• This position involves working in a predominantly outdoor environment where a varying range of temperatures, weather conditions and walking surfaces may be experienced. A high level of physical activity will also be required in order to undertake the role. The use of relevant work method statements and appropriate WHS standards are an integral part of the role. A full functional and medical assessment will be carried out for this position. 
• In line with the provisions of the Local Government (State) Award, this position will receive the Level 1, Adverse Working Conditions Allowance,
• This position is a formal Apprenticeship and is regulated by the Apprenticeship & Traineeship Act 2001. Applicants with equivalent industry qualifications are ineligible to apply. For further information, please contact the Our People Team on 02 6023 8700.  
• You will be required to enrol and study towards a Certificate III in Civil Construction as part of the apprenticeship. The study component of the course will be primarily completed outside the standard working hours of the position. 
• This position is for a temporary period of up to three years. 
• This position will be provided with vaccination against the following infectious diseases: 
  • Hepatitis B 
• This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing. 
• The position is located at the Albury/Lavington Depots, onsite and occasional/frequent visits to external sites/depots and AlburyCity Administration building as required.

ALBURYCITY APPRENTICE CRITERIA:

To be considered eligible for this position:

• An applicant must not have 50% or more of the identified qualification or a similar or a higher industry qualification completed.
• The recruitment of an AlburyCity Apprentice is based on the assumption of no/limited industry skills or knowledge and is not based on age.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Completion of Year 10 School Certificate or equivalent 
• Required to hold or willing to obtain Class C (standard) Driver’s Licence, Provisional Licence or Learner Licence
• Ability to follow existing practices and make decisions after consulting the supervisor
• Demonstrated ability in planning and prioritising work activities
• Fundamental literacy skills in receiving and executing instructions
• Ability to apply practical solutions to workplace problems
• Competence in solving routine problems through the application of Council policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• High level of personal initiative

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• The ability to follow existing practices and make decisions after consulting the supervisor 
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines

SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• General interest in civil construction and maintenance 
• Understanding of safe work practices