Apprentice Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

Description:

48 Months Fixed Term Full Time, 9-day fortnight Earn while you learn opportunity available AMA40 – 50 ($29,987 - $36,287 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications, schooling level and experience
Townsville City Council sincerely appreciates the funding received through the Queensland Government’s First Start Program initiative, which supports the Council in offering this apprenticeship opportunity.
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About The Role
Under close supervision from industry professionals, this position undertakes a competency-based apprenticeship to develop a range of skills in small engines through formal and on-the-job learning activities. This position consists of completing a Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology at TAFE North Queensland.
You will develop the practical skills and knowledge required to undertake repair and servicing of electrical and mechanical outdoor power equipment including but not limited to, lawn mowers, chainsaws, brush cutters, pumps, generators and a large range of equipment. Additionally, you will learn how to identify the components of small engines, perform daily maintenance, and carry out safe refuelling and pre-start checks.
For more information on the qualification through TAFE, please follow the below link:
Certificate III Outdoor Power Equipment Technology | TAFE Queensland
About You
In an ideal applicant, we are looking for:
Demonstrated experience role modelling a positive safety culture and adherence to the Health Safety Management Systems through visible leadership and exercising due diligence and management of compliance and legislative obligations. Minimum completed of Year 10 with passes in English and Mathematics. Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers’ licence (or ability to obtain). Sound written and verbal communication skills. Sound computer skills. Ability to work effectively within a team environment. Willingness to undertake the requirements to successfully complete the associated qualification.
How To Apply
Applications should be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and must include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
This position is part funded through the Queensland Governments Skills Queenslanders for work First Start Funding initiative.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Thursday 22 May 2025
What We Offer
17.5% annual leave loading Up to 5 weeks annual leave Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave Annual tool allowances All mandatory textbooks 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Learning and Development opportunities Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
Attachments
N04562_Apprentice Apprentice Outdoor Power Equipment Tech_PD.pdf