Trainee Water and Wastewater Operator - Moranbah

Isaac Regional Council; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

9-day fortnight

Start date 18 January 2027

Great work-life balance

Job summary

Isaac Regional Council in Moranbah is offering a two-year trainee position to learn the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plants. You'll work with a skilled Water & Waste team, gaining hands-on experience while completing a nationally recognised Certificate III in Water Industry Operations.

As a trainee, you will monitor equipment, assist with daily plant operations and participate in testing and sampling.

Qualifications

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

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 your formal training and qualifications.

Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Good communication

Literacy and numeracy

Education

Completed Year 10 or higher

Tools

Construction White Card

Job description

Trainee Water and Wastewater Operator - Moranbah

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.

• 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.

• 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 (07) 4846 3*** or email **********@isaac.qld.gov.au during business hours.