Are you passionate about mechanics and looking to kick-start your career? We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Mechanic commencing January 2025 and we want you to join our team.
Based in either our Jerilderie workshop, you will work alongside our Building & Maintenance Supervisor developing your skills while working towards a nationally recognised Cert III qualification in Carpentry.
Under the mentorship of the Building & Maintenance Supervisor, learning and develop valuable skills in areas such as:
- Gaining hands-on experience in carpentry through on-the-job training with qualified carpenters.
- Learning various carpentry techniques, such as framing, installing fixtures, measuring, cutting, and assembling materials.
- Analysing blueprints, codes, and instructions to understand project requirements.
- Calculating material quantities needed for projects to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Making sure your workmanship is accurate and high-quality in all tasks.
Benefits of working with Murrumbidgee Council
We offer impressive benefits for this position, including:
- 9 day fortnight
- Generous professional development and training opportunities, including payment of 100% of tuition costs for Commonwealth-supported programs and reimbursement of all stationery and study material costs
- Opportunities to grow your career
- Attractive employment conditions in line with the Local Government (State) Award 2023
- 4 weeks annual leave (permanent, full-time employees)
- 3 weeks of sick leave each year (permanent, full-time employees)
- 6.5 weeks Long Service Leave after 5 years (permanent, full-time employees)
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
The successful candidate
A key requirement for this opportunity is your commitment and motivation to complete your trade over a four-year fixed term. This includes theoretical blocks of training, most likely in Wagga Wagga.
Mature applicants are welcome to apply.
To be successful in this role, you will also need to have the following:
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. For a confidential discussion, in the first instance, please contact Sarah Gurciullo People and Culture Officer on 0417 765 465.
More information
For a confidential discussion, in the first instance, please contact Sarah Gurciullo People and Culture Officer on 0417 765 465.
Please submit an online application or email your resume and cover letter to: jobs@murrumbidgee.nsw.gov.au
How to apply
Please submit an online application or alternatively email your resume and cover letter to: jobs@murrumbidgee.nsw.gov.au
Applications will be reviewed on Wednesday 18 December 2024