Bridge Carpentry Apprentice - Hay

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Bridge Carpentry Apprenticeship opportunities in Hay - Join Transport for NSW in 2022!

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is the lead agency of the NSW Transport cluster. Our role is to lead the development of a safe, efficient, integrated transport system that keeps people and goods moving, connects communities and shapes the future of our cities, centres and regions. We work with several government agencies to coordinate metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail, road and maritime services, always keeping the safety and comfort of our customers at the heart of what we do.

• Get hands on training and experience whilst obtaining a nationally recognised qualification
• Be rewarded with real work from day one
• Play a part in industry-leading projects

Kick start your career with NSW’s leading Transport Agency. Get paid to learn in-demand skills and gain hands-on experience in Bridge Carpentry!

About the team

Our Regional and Outer Metropolitan division is focused on understanding the particular needs of regional communities across NSW and delivering customer-centred integrated transport services and infrastructure.

What’s on offer?

Make a real difference to your community through once-in-a-generation experience across some iconic projects across Regional NSW:

• 3 year fixed term full-time Bridge Carpentry Apprenticeship
• Obtain a Certificate III in Falsework and Formwork through TAFE
• Complete a structured training program with hybrid approach to lessons (virtual/face-to-face)
• Experience working on bridge construction and maintenance projects across regional NSW

About you:

You’re a team player, with a great attitude and hold yourself accountable for doing your best in school, work and play. You enthusiastically seek out new opportunities to learn and have a good grip on your time management and prioritisation skills. You also have:

• No hesitations working at heights, in confined spaces or within live traffic as required in the role
• Completed Year 10 OR hold a Record of School Achievement (RoSA) OR equivalent
• Proven basic computer literacy
• Possess OR are in the process of obtaining C class drivers licence
• You are an Australian/NZ citizen OR an Australian Permanent Resident
• You are able to commence full time employment in January 2022
• Understand the role will require you to organise your own transport to the depot, so reliable transport is a must

Make sure you take a chance to review our video, the Bridge Carpentry role description, and Information Pack before applying.

How much you will earn

You will be paid based on your age (under 21 vs 21 and over) as per the RMS Wages Award. Please see details below of the wage guide:

Bridge Carpentry Apprentice

Apprentice 1st Year $/week: $615.33 ($16.1929/hour)

Apprentice Adult $/week: $1,104.14 ($29.0563/hour)

For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

What are you waiting for?

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

How to apply

If you are 16 years of age or over, you can apply today!

Whether you’re a school-leaver, re-entering the workforce or an adult simply wishing to change careers this is the perfect opportunity, so don’t miss out.

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Applications close: 11.59pm Sunday 22nd August 2021

We take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously. Therefore, to be successful in this role it is a requirement that you must reside within a reasonable distance from your identified Headquarters/depot.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks including a National Police Check.

We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and their teams. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact us below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.

If you have any questions that have not been covered by the Information Pack, video or role description, please contact for assistance.

Find out more (or refer a friend!) to some of our other available Apprentice and Traineeships at Transport for NSW.