Apprentice Fitter and Turner

Apprentice Fitter and Turner

• Fixed Term (4 Years) Full Time

• Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight

• Order – Apprentices and Trainees Wages and Conditions

• Location – Rockhampton

Earn While You Learn

Are you mechanically minded and want to start a career pathway into Fitting and Turning? Join our team at Rockhampton Regional Council by applying for an Apprentice Fitter and Turner position.

Our skilled trade professionals will assist you to apply your practical skills and gain knowledge to perform a wide range of maintenance functions for equipment including mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, pumps, motors, and chemical dosing equipment, mobile and fixed machinery. You will gain valuable hands-on experience welding, using small plant and tools, fault finding and caring out plant investigations and understanding plan maintenance practices and principles. With the help of our qualified team, gain your Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade which has 4-year nominal study term.

Your enthusiasm and passion will motivate you to be a valuable team member and produce quality outcomes by taking pride in your work.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

Curious about where a career with Council could take you? Join us on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 for an inspiring Information Session where you’ll connect with current employees and supervisors, meet the recruitment team, discover real stories and career journeys and explore exciting opportunities and pathways within Council. See link below for more information.

What we are looking for

• An interest in Mechanical / Engineering field and a passion to learn and grow.

• Positive attitude with the ability to work well in a team environment.

• Self-motivated with a passion for learning.

• Focus on workplace health and safety.

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual who is able to use initiative.

Assessment & Selection Period

Applicants should be available during the following assessment dates:

• All Apprenticeships & Traineeships (excluding BATS):
  Tuesday, 8 September – Thursday, 10 September 2026

To be eligible for this role, applicants must be

• Aged 15 years or older and no longer at school.

• Able to meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship.

• In possession of a C Class Driver Licence (Minimum Provisional).

• Able to complete a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

Rockhampton Regional Council Traineeship & Apprenticeship opportunities are made available with the assistance of government funding. This position is subject to further eligibility requirements. Applicants must meet one of the following identified groups (you can meet more than one requirement):

• Young people (aged 15 – 24 years)

• People with disability

• Long-term unemployed job seekers

• Displaced workers

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

• Women re-entering the workforce

• Mature-age job seekers (45 years or older)

• Veterans and ex-ADF personnel and their families

• Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

To apply for this opportunity, please submit three (3) documents

1. Completed application form – find linked below with the position description.

2. Your Current resume and your most recent school report card (if you are at school or have left school in the last three years).

3. Please provide a 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing each dot point below.

Application Criteria

• A genuine interest in the mechanical engineering industry and what makes you suitable for this apprenticeship.

• Please tell us about your skills, work experience and/or volunteer work that may be relevant to the role.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your online application.

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Applications Close: Monday 31 August 2026 at Midnight (AEST)

All employees are encouraged to apply