Construction assistant
Whiteheads Timber Sales

This opportunity is for either a one day per school term week or a one week block during the school holidays or other negotiated period.

PLEASE CONTACT SARAH FORTE TO CONSUME THIS OPPORTUNITY, AS WE NEED TO ENSURE THEY HAVE THE AVAILABILITY FOR THE SELECTED DAY/WEEK.

STUDENT WILL NEED TO ATTEND AN INTERVIEW WITH EMPLOYER.

Located at 831 Creswick Rd Wendouree, Whitehead's Timber Sales are an Australian owned family company operating a sawmill located in Mount Gambier, SA. We deliver wholesale orders to customers throughout Australia.

Students will learn facts about Timber and Timber products. They will learn about OH&S processes and procedures and how to deal with customers in a team environment.

Skills You Might Learn

Customer service.
Ability to work in a team.
Problem solving.
Ability to work with a range of people.
Time management.
Self management.
Communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously.
Initiative.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Assisting in the day to day tasks of the business.
Interacting with clients/customers.
Learning about timber and timber products.
Cleaning.
Administration duties.
Set up and pack up of equipment.
Any other duties as required.

Student Requirements

Punctual.
Show initiative.
Appropriate dress.
Listens and takes direction.
Represent the business professionally.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Prepared to work hard.
Consistent.
Get along with others.
Accepts feedback.
Reliability.
Trustworthy.
Responsible.
Positive attitude.

Dress Requirements

Hi-Vis Shirt/Jumper.
Steel Cap Boots.

Special Transport Requirements

There is a bus stop directly out the front of the business.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CPC20112 - Certificate II in Construction
• CPC20211 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways
• RII20715 - Certificate II in Civil Construction