Hands-On Trainee: Wastewater Plant Operator

Federation Council; Corowa; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly rostered days off

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Job summary

Federation Council in Corowa is offering a full-time fixed-term traineeship (3 years) to gain a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations specialising in wastewater treatment. You will work at Council wastewater plants, pumping stations, and irrigation schemes, with hands-on learning and formal training.

Year 12 students are encouraged to apply. You will gain a nationally recognised qualification and practical work experience while contributing to essential local services.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed Maths in Year 11 or Year 12.
• Hold a Construction Induction certificate (White Card).
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in a career in the water and wastewater industry.
• Hold a current and valid class "C" driver's licence or Provisional.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Office (in particular, Word and Excel).
• Knowledge of WHS practices and ability to participate in a safe working environment.
• Be available for rostered overtime work on weekends and public holidays, and emergency call outs outside normal work hours.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and re-use irrigation schemes.
• Assist in maintaining water and wastewater reticulation networks, reservoirs and pumping stations.
• Participate in safety and training activities as part of the apprenticeship/traineeship.

Skills

Interest in water industry

WH&S awareness

Education

Year 12

Tools

Construction Induction (White Card)

Valid Class C driver's licence

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

Federation Council in Corowa is offering a full-time fixed-term traineeship (3 years) to gain a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations specialising in wastewater treatment. You will work at Council wastewater plants, pumping stations, and irrigation schemes, with hands-on learning and formal training.

Year 12 students are encouraged to apply. You will gain a nationally recognised qualification and practical work experience while contributing to essential local services.