Join the Women in Construction Program. Your Path to a Thriving Career.

Are you a female interested in a full-time traineeship in Certificate III in Civil Construction? We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a March 2025 intake!

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Course Overview:

Community Solutions and RoadTek, a branch of the Department of Transport and Main Roads are set to deliver the Women in Construction (WiC) Program commencing in March 2025. This program offers women an opportunity to start a career within the Civil Construction industry.

To address the gender imbalance in the construction industry, Community Solutions and RoadTek have developed the Women in Construction (WiC) Program, actively targeting women of any age group or cultural background to complete full time traineeships in Civil Construction at one of RoadTek’s nine operational units in Queensland.

What’s in Store for You:

A full-time traineeship in Certificate III in Civil Construction.
Attractive and competitive traineeship hourly rate, so you can earn while you learn.
Start by completing a 3-week program in Brisbane. Then continue your traineeship at your closest RoadTek operational unit, there are 9 across Queensland.
Become a part of a Government Organisation specialising in delivering transport infrastructure solutions throughout Queensland.

Who we’re looking for:

Both mature and junior female candidates dedicated to earning a Certificate III in Civil Construction.
We value all candidates that have some industry knowledge and passion for a career in the industry.
Adapt to a rotating shift roster which could include regional or night work. Candidates with dependants or pre-existing commitments are still encouraged to apply.
Must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
School leavers are highly encouraged to apply.

Traineeship highlights:

Learning to read and interpret plans and overviews and implement as directed.
Carry out measurements and calculations.
Contributing to maintenance and repair of various road infrastructure.
Operate small plant and equipment.
Implementation of traffic management plans.
Embracing outdoor work in varying weather conditions, day or night.

Essential Qualifications:

Construction White Card
Manual driver’s license (or must be committed to obtain within 6 months)
CPR desirable
Ability to provide two work or school related references
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical with drug and alcohol testing

What can Community Solutions 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
PPE provided and replenished
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

Duration: Full-time 3-year Certificate III in Civil Construction Traineeship (with the ability to complete sooner)

Location: At one of RoakTek’s nine operational units across Queensland

Study mode: Compulsory 3-week training in Brisbane followed by full-time traineeship at one of RoadTek’s nine operational units across Queensland.

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).