Vacancy Details


Apprentice Plumber (2871) – Temporary Full Time (4 years)

About Us

The Livingstone Shire sits nestled along the beautiful Capricorn Coast and covers approximately 11,776 square kilometres, with a population of almost 41,000 residents.  Livingstone Shire Council was created in 2013 and employs approximately 350 people.

Livingstone and the Capricorn Coast is a relaxed coastal environment in which connecting with family, friends and the community is a high priority. The area has an abundance of natural features including countless beaches with sheltered swimming, picturesque national parks, pristine rainforests and idyllic offshore islands, making it an ideal place to live. Our beaches, bushes and tropical rainforests are second to none and have been specifically preserved, designed and transformed to show the unique, untouched charm of Livingstone.

Livingstone Shire Council promotes a positive culture in the workplace with all staff demonstrating high standards of Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity. These values and behaviours set the standard for Council and are embodied throughout the organisation.

The Role:

If you have a genuine interest in plumbing, sound literacy and numeracy skills and are keen to earn while you learn, then this experience and training will be valuable in kick starting your career!

Over the course of the four year apprenticeship you will undertake structured training towards achieving a Certificate III in Plumbing. You will work closely alongside Council’s Network Maintenance Team learning many aspects of their day to day job, whilst developing valued skills and gaining practical hands on experience. 

Key criteria for you to be successful in this role:

Sound level of literacy and numeracy; and

Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle drivers licence or ability to obtain a motor vehicle drivers licence (once eligible).

Benefits:

Order Apprentices and Trainee Wages and Conditions;

Supportive and friendly team; and

Work/life balance with a fortnightly RDO.

 

Applications close Monday, 6 May 2024 at midnight.