
Trainee - Civil Construction
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Posted 1 day ago
Position Number: 6191, 6192 Location: Braidwood
The Package: $874.80 - $1,285.76 gross per week + 12% super. (Evaluated as Trainee Grade 4 - 10 of the QPRC Salary System 2025), plus potential performance-based progression.
Full-time – 38 hours per week. 9-day fortnight conditions will apply.
Take the wheel of your career and help build the roads of tomorrow. Become a Trainee Civil Construction with QPRC today! This role includes completing a Cert III Civil Construction - Plant Operations, paid by Council.
In this role you will:
· Support with the construction and/or maintenance of Roads, Drainage and Concrete infrastructure.
· Drive, operate, and service council plant and equipment.
· Engage in tasks such as line marking, sign and furniture installation, and worksite traffic control.
We are looking for someone who:
· Is eligible for enrolment and ongoing study requirements to complete a Cert III Civil Construction - Plant Operations.
· Has strong communication and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
· Can work independently and as a part of a team.
Working with us: The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to see the results of their hard work every time they drive on their local roads. They can also take advantage of Council’s new reward and recognition program that allows our staff to access discounts and cashback at 600+ major retailers – learn more about these benefits here.
If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:
Barry Osmond
Coordinator, Transport Construction
(02) 6238 8158
Closing date: 9:00am Monday 8 December 2025
About Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is the largest employer in our local government area with more than 520 staff employed across Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Braidwood and Captains Flat.
Queanbeyan-Palerang is one of the fastest growing inland regional centres in NSW and we are always updating our processes, plans and programs to support our community’s needs.
We are a diverse organisation with roles on our roads, in parks, at the pool or in an office and we run 39 key services which are broken up into 117 programs. These services meet the varied needs of our community from water and sewer connections and waste collections through to community events and libraries.
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