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The Opportunity
Want to work outdoors, use tools and help build high-end spaces people will use every day?

CCGT is looking for a 1st Year Concrete Pool and Landscape Construction Apprentice to join a small construction team working across Newcastle and surrounding areas.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll help build custom concrete pools and landscaped outdoor areas. The Host Employer works on high-value projects with detailed designs, so you’ll be learning on real jobs that require care, effort and quality work. No previous construction experience is needed. You just need to be reliable, practical and ready to learn.

You will be employed by Central Coast Group Training (CCGT) and placed with the Host Employer for your day-to-day work. CCGT will support you throughout your apprenticeship while you complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Landscape Construction

This is a full-time role, generally working 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Some overtime may be required.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing
Your first few months will focus on learning site safety, getting familiar with tools and materials, and helping the team with day-to-day construction tasks.
As your skills grow, you’ll start learning how to:

• Assist with concrete pool construction
• Help with landscape construction tasks
• Prepare worksites, materials and tools
• Carry, move and organise materials safely
• Support excavation, formwork, concreting and site preparation
• Use hand tools and power tools safely
• Follow instructions, plans and site processes
• Keep worksites clean, safe and organised

You will not be expected to know everything on day one. The goal is to listen, ask questions and keep improving.

Why This Is a Good Place to Start
You’ll be learning with a small construction team that offers:

• Hands-on experience on custom concrete pool and landscape projects
• Exposure to high-value outdoor construction work
• A mix of fast-paced and practical site work
• A team that values quality, effort and doing the job properly
• Team building events and occasional social activities
• Supportive supervision while you build your confidence
• Regular CCGT check-ins throughout your apprenticeship

You’ll also receive paid full-time employment, on-the-job training and support from CCGT throughout your apprenticeship.

As your skills grow, there may also be an opportunity to undertake an additional Certificate IV in Concrete Pool Construction, if suitable and desired.

After your apprenticeship, career pathways may include Qualified Landscape Construction Tradesperson, Concrete Pool Construction Worker, Pool Builder, Leading Hand, Site Supervisor or Construction Business Owner.

What We’re Looking
For This role could suit you if you:

• Enjoy working outdoors and being active
• Are interested in construction, landscaping or pool building
• Turn up on time and are ready to learn
• Listen carefully and follow instructions
• Ask questions when you are unsure
• Work safely and respect the team around you
• Can handle physical, hands-on site work
• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Have a White Card
• Have a driver’s licence
• Have your own reliable vehicle
• Are willing to complete overtime when required

School projects, work experience, sport, volunteering, outdoor work, hobbies, practical projects or helping family all count. Include anything that shows you are reliable, hands-on and willing to have a go.

Pay
This is a paid, full-time apprenticeship. Current first-year apprentice rates are:

• $14.73 per hour, or approximately $559.55 per week for Under 21, not completed Year 12
• $16.20 per hour, or approximately $615.51 per week for Under 21, completed Year 12

Rates are before tax and based on 38 ordinary hours per week. Your exact rate will depend on the applicable apprenticeship classification and will be confirmed before an employment offer is made. Superannuation and any applicable overtime, penalty rates and allowances are paid in addition. Once qualified your earning capacity can be up to $120,000

How to Apply
Click APPLY NOW and upload your resume.

Your resume does not need to be perfect. You can include school, sport, work experience, volunteering, hobbies, outdoor work, practical projects or any hands-on experience.

What’s Next?

• Apply online
• CCGT will contact you for a quick phone chat
• You may meet with CCGT
• You may then meet the Host Employer
• If it is the right fit, CCGT will help you get started

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