81089 Trainee Water and Wastewater Operator

Isaac Regional Council; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Training and qualification

Job summary

Isaac Regional Council in Moranbah, Queensland is offering a two-year fixed-term Traineeship as a Water and Wastewater Operator. Earn while you learn and complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Water Industry Operations, gaining hands-on experience at our treatment plants.

You will assist daily operations, monitor equipment, learn sampling and testing, and support maintenance while working with experienced operators and completing formal training.

Qualifications

• Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills are preferred.
• Completion of Year 10 or higher is required.
• Construction White Card is required or desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operation of water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Learn monitoring of equipment, identify faults and support maintenance activities.
• Gain hands-on experience in water sampling, testing and recording results.
• Work alongside experienced operators while completing formal training and qualifications.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

Year 10 or higher

Tools

Construction White Card

Job description

81089 Trainee Water and Wastewater Operator

Whether you're finishing school, entering the workforce or looking for a fresh start, this is your chance to earn while you learn, complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Water Industry Operations and develop valuable hands-on skills with Isaac Regional Council!

About the role

As a Trainee Water and Wastewater Operator, you'll join our Water and Waste team, learning alongside experienced operators while gaining practical experience in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plants.

Your traineeship will see you:

• Assist with the daily operation of water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Learn how to monitor equipment, identify faults and support maintenance activities.
• Gain hands‑on experience in water sampling, testing and recording results.
• Work alongside experienced operators while completing your formal training and qualifications.

The role at a glance

Type: Fixed Term – 2 year Traineeship

Hours: Full‑time, 76 hours per fortnight

Rate:$27.81 per hour

Roster: Monday to Friday, 9‑day fortnight (hello long weekends!)

Who we're looking for

No experience? No worries! We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and an interest in practical, hands‑on work.

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Have a strong work ethic and enjoy working as part of a team.
• Are reliable, motivated and eager to develop new skills.
• Have good communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Have a genuine interest in water and wastewater services.

You’ll also need to have:

• Completed Year 10 or higher.
• A valid driver's licence (desirable but not essential).
• A Construction White Card.

Why join us?

• Earn while you complete your traineeship qualification.
• Kick off your new career with a proposed start date of Monday 18 January 2027.
• Gain hands‑on experience with a supportive and experienced team.
• Enjoy a 9‑day fortnight and a great work‑life balance.
• Build valuable skills and open doors to future career opportunities.
• Play a part in delivering essential services to our communities.

Got Questions?

Contact our People & Capability team at [phone] or email [e-mail] during business hours.

Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026

Isaac Regional Council values diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all abilities.

This is more than a traineeship – it's your chance to gain a qualification, build a rewarding career and make a real difference in the Isaac region!