Construction and trades

Ready to start a new career in the building and construction sector?

We’re offering paid traineeships in business, finance and work health & safety roles in the building and construction industry. These are ‘earn and learn’ opportunities, where you’ll get on-the-job experience and a free qualification. Roles are available across Victoria.

As a trainee you will:

• be paid from day one
• gain valuable experience working on major infrastructure projects
• complete on-the-job training to gain a nationally recognised qualification
• receive additional support including individual mentoring and assistance with the purchase of necessary equipment and course materials.

Traineeships are an excellent opportunity for people with limited qualifications and limited work experience to obtain knowledge, practical on-the-job work experience and a certificate level qualification, providing a great start for future employment.

Jobs Victoria is partnering with Apprenticeships Victoria and the Apprenticeships Employment Network to deliver these exciting Big Build career opportunities.

For more information email us at Big Build Apprenticeships (aen.org.au)

Ready to start a new career in the building and construction sector?

We’re offering paid trades apprenticeships on Big Build construction and infrastructure projects across Victoria. These are ‘earn and learn’ opportunities, where you’ll get on-the-job experience and a free qualification in a trade. Choose from:

• civil construction
• carpentry
• plumbing
• electrical
• mechanical
• engineering
• plus a variety of others.

As a trainee you will:

• be paid from day one
• gain valuable experience working on major infrastructure projects
• complete on-the-job training to gain a nationally recognised qualification
• receive additional support including individual mentoring and assistance with the purchase of necessary equipment and course materials.

Paid apprenticeships in the building and construction industry are an excellent opportunity for individuals with limited qualifications and limited work experience to obtain knowledge, practical on-the-job work experience and a certificate-level qualification, providing a great start for future employment.

Jobs Victoria is partnering with Apprenticeships Victoria and the Apprenticeships Employment Network to deliver these exciting Big Build career opportunities.

We particularly encourage applications from women. See how Nadia started a carpentry apprenticeship and is now working in a construction role on Victoria’s Big Build.

Ready to kick start your career in building and construction?

We’re offering a 12-week paid training program to give you the skills and opportunity to work on major projects. The program provides a pathway to an apprenticeship in building and construction in the Barwon region.

You will:

• be paid a wage while you attend and undertake training for 3 days per week over 12 weeks (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week)
• have your training credited towards an apprenticeship in the construction sector
• receive free work-readiness training
• receive free mentoring and support.

Jobs Victoria is partnering with gforce, GROW and The Gordon to deliver these exciting industry traineeships.

Take your first step into a local government career. A range of rewarding roles are available in local councils across metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria. Jobs include road maintenance, and drain and footpath repair.

These are ‘earn and learn’ jobs where you’ll do paid local government work while training for a relevant industry qualification.

You’ll get:

• 12 months’ secure employment
• free TAFE and other industry-relevant training leading to a qualification
• an income at or above the award rate
• individual mentoring
• support to buy necessary work equipment, tools of the trade, personal protective equipment, uniforms, and course materials.

We encourage applications from women aged over 45 and Aboriginal Victorians. People with disability, young people aged 18 – 25, people who are long-term unemployed or at risk of long-term unemployment, people seeking asylum and refugees, and newly arrived migrants from non-English speaking backgrounds, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who have recently left the justice system, public and social housing tenants and veterans are also encouraged to apply.

Jobs Victoria has partnered with Local Government Professionals to create these roles in local councils.

For more information email us at info@jobs.vic.gov.au

Do you have a passion for plants? Looking for a job where you can learn and grow? These ‘earn and learn’ roles include paid training. No experience necessary!

The jobs involve growing and packing plants for nurseries. Roles are available across metropolitan Melbourne and surrounds.

You’ll get:

• 12 months’ secure work
• paid training before you start
• tailored on-the-job training and the opportunity to gain industry qualifications, where relevant
• mentoring and other support.

Jobs Victoria has partnered with Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria to create these great opportunities in the horticulture sector.

For more information email us at info@jobs.vic.gov.au

We’re looking for young people aged 18 – 25 who want work in horticulture. No experience necessary!

These jobs are in the Hume and Frankston-Mornington Peninsula areas.

These are secure jobs for at least 12 months, paid at the award rate or higher.

You’ll get:

• paid pre-employment training
• a secure job for at least 12 months
• wages at award rates or better
• dedicated coaching and mentoring.

We’re partnering with the Brotherhood of St. Laurence to deliver these fantastic opportunities.

This program also has roles available in transport and logistics, healthcare, education & community services and manufacturing.

For more information email us at info@jobs.vic.gov.au

We are offering secure roles in horticulture in Melbourne’s west. If you live in the area and want to work close to home, this opportunity could be for you.

These are ‘earn and learn’ roles that include paid training. No experience needed!

You'll get:

• paid pre-employment training
• on-the-job training
• above award rates of pay
• free mentoring.

Jobs Victoria is partnering with Opportunity Wyndham and Wyndham City Council to deliver these great horticulture opportunities.

Get started in a trade and get paid while you study for Certificate II and III qualifications, which are recognised across Australia. No experience necessary!

We have secure jobs in the following industries:

• plumbing
• carpentry
• electro-technology
• refrigeration
• automotive.

You can ‘earn while you learn’ and in 12 months’ time you will have a qualification.

You’ll also get:

• job readiness support
• individual mentoring, career counselling and other support to help you succeed
• extra skills training
• award rates of pay from your employer
• free uniform and tools of the trade tailored to workplace needs.

Jobs Victoria is partnering with Box Hill Institute to deliver these trade apprenticeship opportunities.

Applications for this opportunity are currently closed.

Become qualified as a barber or hairdresser. No experience necessary!

These ‘earn and learn’ roles involve working as an apprentice while doing free training toward one of the following qualifications:

• Certificate III in Barbering
• Certificate III in Hairdressing

You’ll get:

• job readiness support
• individual mentoring for 12 months, plus other support to help you succeed
• extra skills training
• award rates of pay from your employer
• free uniform and tools of the trade tailored to workplace needs.

Jobs Victoria is partnering with Box Hill Institute to deliver these hairdressing and barbering apprenticeship opportunities.

Applications for this opportunity are currently closed.