School-based Traineeship - Cert lll Pipe Laying

Shadforth

Civil contractor delivering infrastructure projects including subdivisions, earthworks, roads and pipelines.

School‑based trainee assisting pipe crews while studying for Cert III Pipe Laying.

7 days ago ago

Entry-level

Full Time

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Onsite

Company Size

588 Employees

Service Specialisms

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Construction Services

Consulting

Engineering

Design

Technical Services

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Government Infrastructure

Mining Infrastructure

Major Infrastructure

Role

Description

project execution

Working on projects on the Sunshine Coast

Requirements

industry experience

qualification

Hands-on industry experience in a booming industry
Nationally recognised qualification

Benefits

School-based trainee rates apply
Mentorship from a leading civil contractor, learning the latest skills and safety standards.
Pathway to full-time employment with strong job security.
Working 1-2 days per week during the school term (full-time hours available during school holidays)
Full-time position available upon successful completion of Year 12

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

1970s

Founded

The company was established in the 1970s as a small family-run earthworks outfit.

multi-million-dollar

Revenue Scale

Evolved into a multi-million-dollar civil contractor specializing in heavy infrastructure projects.

Typical projects range from residential, commercial and industrial sub-divisions to major roads, bridges and airfields.
Their fleet of hundreds of heavy machines enables nimble responses to bulk earthworks, drainage, pipelines and more.
They’ve repeatedly tackled high-impact work—stormwater systems, sewer reticulation, water mains, pump stations.
Bridges, airfields and environmental rehabilitation projects highlight their capacity for technical, large-scale builds.
Operating across Queensland and Northern NSW, they’ve carved a reputation for delivering infrastructure ahead of schedule.
Their story is one of steady growth—from local contractor to heavyweight infrastructure specialist in civil engineering.

Culture + Values

Safety is the highest priority
Building strong relationships based on trust and respect
Delivering excellence in everything we do
Innovating for a sustainable future
Continuous improvement and learning
Fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork

Environment + Sustainability

2050 Target

Net Zero Emissions

The company aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 through strategic initiatives and investments in cleaner technologies.

Committed to reducing environmental impacts across all operations
Implementing sustainable practices in project delivery
Adopting energy-efficient technologies and solutions
Monitoring and reducing carbon footprint across all sites
Ongoing commitment to waste reduction and recycling

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