Civil Construction Traineeship

  • Lilydale
  • Permanent
  • Wed Feb 4 21:08:05 2026
  • 73637

Civil Construction Traineeship – Melbourne VIC (Yarra Ranges Council Partnership)

Programmed Apprenticeships & Traineeships, in partnership with Yarra Ranges Council, are offering a paid 36-month Civil Construction Traineeship based in Melbourne, Victoria.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in civil construction. You’ll gain hands-on experience, receive ongoing mentoring, and complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Civil Construction — all while earning a competitive wage.

What’s in it for you

  • Paid civil construction training while you work
  • 36-month structured traineeship
  • Ongoing mentoring and support from industry professionals
  • Nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Civil Construction)

Skills you will learn during your traineeship

  • Road and civil infrastructure construction & maintenance
  • Use of hand and power tools
  • Reading and interpreting plans and specifications
  • Measurements and basic calculations
  • Planning and organising construction work
  • Safe work practices in line with WHS requirements

The Role

  • Outdoor, hands-on work in varying weather conditions
  • Day shifts (some flexible hours may be required)
  • Work across Yarra Ranges and surrounding Melbourne areas
  • Physically demanding — must be fit for work

What You’ll Need

Mandatory:

  • Current driver’s licence + reliable transport
  • Commitment to complete Certificate III in Civil Construction
  • Reliable and motivated attitude

Location: Must live in or near the Yarra Ranges / Melbourne region

Pre-employment medical required

If you’re looking to start a long-term career in civil construction with paid training and real on-the-job experience, this is your opportunity.

Females and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply now to start your civil construction career with Programmed and Yarra Ranges Council.

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.