Civil Construction & Arborist Apprentices

Full-time, 3-year contract positions.2 x Arboriculture Apprenticeships1 x Civil Construction ApprenticeshipAre you ready to earn while you learn and make a real difference in your community?The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people.  PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today. We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people. We’re looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join PAE for a unique opportunity to build your skills, gain hands-on experience, and shape the future of our local community.Working alongside experienced professionals and mentors you will gain a nationally recognised qualification (Cert III Arboriculture or Cert III Civil Construction), valuable workplace experience, ongoing support, and a "foot in the door" to a rewarding career in Local Government! Key responsibilities of the position include:Learn to use a variety of hand tools, equipment and machinery required for maintenance tasks associated with the duties of the positionActively participate in own learning and development, including completion of all training as agreed with the Registered Training ProviderGeneral civil construction or arboriculture, and labouring dutiesCompletion of daily documentation as required Interact with members of the public in a friendly and polite mannerThe successful applicants will be:Team players with a can-do attitudeGood communicators who care about the communityEager learners from all backgrounds — school leavers, career changers, and returners to work all welcome!More information can be found on the Position Descriptions located below.These are apprenticeship positions which have a starting salary of $59,187 through to $78,916 (final year), per annum plus super.Confidential enquiries can be directed to Marcus Hannath on 8405 6095 (Arboriculture) or Heath Palmer on 8405 6905 (Civil Construction).To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. Applications close 5pm on 12 June 2025.The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require. #bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifferenceArboriculture Apprentice Position DescriptionBenefits of Working at PAECivil Construction Apprenticeship Position Description AUD Port Adelaide 5015

Civil Construction & Arborist Apprentices

Full-time, 3-year contract positions.

2 x Arboriculture Apprenticeships

1 x Civil Construction Apprenticeship

Are you ready to earn while you learn and make a real difference in your community?

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people. 

PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.

We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join PAE for a unique opportunity to build your skills, gain hands-on experience, and shape the future of our local community.

Working alongside experienced professionals and mentors you will gain a nationally recognised qualification (Cert III Arboriculture or Cert III Civil Construction), valuable workplace experience, ongoing support, and a "foot in the door" to a rewarding career in Local Government!

Key responsibilities of the position include:

  • Learn to use a variety of hand tools, equipment and machinery required for maintenance tasks associated with the duties of the position
  • Actively participate in own learning and development, including completion of all training as agreed with the Registered Training Provider
  • General civil construction or arboriculture, and labouring duties
  • Completion of daily documentation as required
  • Interact with members of the public in a friendly and polite manner

The successful applicants will be:

  • Team players with a can-do attitude
  • Good communicators who care about the community
  • Eager learners from all backgrounds — school leavers, career changers, and returners to work all welcome!

More information can be found on the Position Descriptions located below.

These are apprenticeship positions which have a starting salary of $59,187 through to $78,916 (final year), per annum plus super.

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Marcus Hannath on 8405 6095 (Arboriculture) or Heath Palmer on 8405 6905 (Civil Construction).

To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. 

Applications close 5pm on 12 June 2025.

The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.

#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference

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