Trainee Water and Wastewater Operator - Moranbah

Isaac Regional Council; Isaac Regional; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Earn while you learn

Job summary

Isaac Regional Council invites applicants to join as a Trainee Water and Wastewater Operator within our Water and Wastewater team. You will learn on the job, operating and maintaining plants while working toward a nationally recognised Certificate III in Water Industry Operations.

This full-time traineeship (76 hours per fortnight) pays $27.81 per hour, with a proposed start date of Monday 18 January 2027. A 9-day fortnight and supportive team help balance work and study, with a pathway to

Qualifications

• Completed Year 10 or higher.
• A valid driver’s licence (desirable).
• Construction White Card required or desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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 formal training and qualifications.

Skills

Team player

Strong work ethic

Good communication

Literacy & numeracy

Willing to learn

Education

Year 10 or higher

Job description

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 closing on 28 October 2026, 12:00 AM