Employer websites: Wodens and WV Technologies Secure ICT Disposals
Roles:
Woden Contractors
- Labourers, 6 vacancies in Canberra ACT – Capital Region
- Casual, 25 to 40 hours per week
- Transition to permanent full-time or part-time within 3 months
WV Technologies
- Warehouse Assistants, 7 vacancies in Canberra ACT – Capital Region
- Casual, 25 to 37.5 hours per week
- WV Technologies is a transitional Social Enterprise employer where Participants will be encouraged and supported to build skills, confidence and capacity to move into a permanent role.
The candidate information session will take place on Wednesday 19 February 2025, commencing at 11:30 am.
If you are with Workforce Australia Services or Transition to Work and are interested in finding out more about this project, ask your provider to refer you to the information session.
Job description
Tasks involved – Woden Contractors:
- site clean ups
- offsider to tradespeople
- heavy labouring
- general site tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Tasks involved – WV Technologies:
- dismantling e-waste products by using various hand tools
- identifying various graded materials and organise appropriately
- using critical thinking to identify most efficient process to dismantle materials.
The employers are looking for people who:
- are from First Nations backgrounds and/or those with a connection to Alexander Maconochie Centre (including ex-offenders and their relatives)
- are interested in working in the civil construction or construction industry, or starting their career by working in the e-waste sector to transition into other roles
- can communicate clearly
- can understand and follow instructions and directions, including quality and safety procedures
- are willing to learn how to keep themselves and others safe at work
- can be proactive in the workplace
- are open to receiving feedback.
Prerequisites required:
- Able to pass drug and alcohol screening.
- Driver’s licence/reliable transport to get to work sites.
- Adequate language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.
- Adequate physical abilities.
Project details
Duration: 4 Weeks
Project location: Fyshwick, ACT
Number of positions on project: 13
Project start date: Tuesday 4 March 2025
Information session date: Wednesday 19 February 2025
Coordinator: Woden Contractors
Project activities
- Life and workplace skills training tailored to the roles.
- Site tours.
- Mentoring to support your success during the project and when you commence in employment.
There will be accredited training in selected units:
- CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card)
- 11084NAT – Asbestos Awareness
- 10830NAT – Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention
- RIICCM207E – Spread and compact materials manually
- RIISAM203E – Use hand and power tools
- RIISAM204E – Operate small plant and equipment
After a period of employment:
- HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
- HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces
