Apprentice Civil Plumber
Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria's best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.
Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It's important to us that you have a sustainable work-life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.
AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone's responsibility.
DIRECTORATE:
Infrastructure, Planning & Environment
CLASSIFICATION:
Apprentice
SALARY:
A minimum of $827.40 per week + 12% employer contribution to superannuation
REPORTING TO:
Leading Hand Civil Plumbing
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Temporary Full Time - up to 4 years
THE POSITION:
To provide assistance with water, sewer and stormwater construction and maintenance work as directed, including assisting with general works as required. To develop skills to operate various forms of plant including trucks and earthmoving equipment.
Our Organisation: We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.
Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We encourage applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages and identities.
Our Values: These are the ways we work, with each other, with our community, and with our partners. They guide our day-to-day decisions, our culture and our direction. This is how we work together to make it happen.
- Accountability (We Own it): We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, support each other to do the same, and strive to do what's right, even when it's hard.
- Working Together (We Work Together): We support each other, share success, and know that when we work together, we go further.
- Integrity (We Do What's Right): We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We are honest, transparent and fair.
- Future Focused (We Look Ahead): We think and act long term for a better future for Our People, community and environment.
Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it's a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.
It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.
Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In 2025 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.
This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.
Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for thebetterment of Albury and Wodonga.
Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
- Our people
External
- Our community
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
- Based on a 38 hour week, with actual days and times being 7.00am to 4.00pm (these times may vary due to operational requirements), Monday to Friday, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity's RDO guidelines.
- After a qualifying period of time, this position will be required to be on call to attend any emergency and/or breakdowns within the Hydraulics Section on a roster basis. Payment for this will be accordance with the AlburyCity Essential Services Agreement.
- You will be required to enroll and study towards a Certificate III in Plumbing as part of the apprenticeship. The study component of the course will be primarily completed outside the standard working hours of the position.
- This position is a formal apprenticeship and is regulated by the Apprenticeship & Traineeship Act 2001. Applicants with equivalent plumbing qualification are ineligible to apply. For further clarification, please contact the Human Resources Team on 02 6023 8700.
- This position is temporary for a period of up to 4 years.
- This position requires you to wear a compulsory uniform as per AlburyCity's Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely.
- This position involves working in a predominantly outdoor environment where a varying range of temperatures, weather conditions and walking surfaces may be experienced. The position requires a moderate level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake regular physical activities such as walking, lifting, pulling, pushing along with the capacity to maintain normal manual handling tasks across the work day - depending on the nature of the tasks undertaken. The use of relevant work method statements and appropriate WHS standards are an integral part of the role. A full functional and medical assessment is required for this position.
- This position will be provided with vaccination against the following infectious diseases:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing.
- This position is subject to pre-employment and ongoing respiratory function testing for potential occupational exposure to asbestos or other hazardous dusts in accordance with AlburyCity procedures.
- This position is located at the Albury/Lavington Depots, with daily visits to external sites/depots, and AlburyCity Administration Building as required.
ALBURYCITY APPRENTICE CRITERIA:
To be considered eligible for this position:
- An applicant must not have 50% or more of the identified qualification or a similar or a higher industry qualification completed.
- The recruitment of an AlburyCity Apprentice is based on the assumption of no/limited industry skills or knowledge and is not based on age.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Class C (standard) Driver's Licence or Provisional Licence (Compulsory to have and maintain)
- Minimum completion of Year 10
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
- Construction Induction Card
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- General interest in water and wastewater operations
- Understanding of safe work practices
- Fundamental literacy skills in receiving and executing instructions
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under direction, assist in the following:
- Carry out assigned works in the maintenance and construction of water, sewer and storm water infrastructure.
- Record keeping for water and sewer systems, including scheduled maintenance records and management systems.
- Operate plant and equipment.
- Maintain plant in a clean and serviceable condition.
- Ensure all routine plant maintenance and weekly service reports are completed.
- Provide advice to the public in a polite and effective manner.
- Landscaping and reinstatement works.
- Other general labouring duties as required.
- Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
- Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
- Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct.
