Trainee Water Industry Operator

Icon Water Limited; Canberra; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Purchased leave scheme

Paid parental leave

Study assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Free gym membership

Salary sacrifice options

Income protection insurance

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Icon Water in Canberra is offering full-time traineeships at the Lower Molonglo Wastewater Treatment Plant. Kickstart your career with practical on-the-job learning while undertaking formal study.

Join a safety‑focused, proactive team through our Early Careers Program. You will learn to operate plant equipment, undertake sampling and lab analysis, and develop professional skills with mentoring and study support.

Qualifications

• Year 12 (or equivalent) completed
• Willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
• Strong focus on workplace safety

Responsibilities

• Learn how to operate, monitor and control various plant and processes
• Learn how to undertake process sampling and laboratory analysis
• Detailed inspection, analysis and reporting of plant and equipment
• Ensure all workplace, health, safety and environmental procedures are followed
• Developing professional and technical skills through structured learning and mentoring

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Education

Year 12 completed or equivalent

Job description

Job Type: Maximum Term (No longer than 2 years)

Job Category: Operations,Property & Facilities Management

About Icon Water

Icon Wateris an iconic Canberra business with a history ofproviding essential services to Canberra for over 100years.

We are the ACT’s supplier of essential water and wastewater services and have proudly served our community for over 100 years – sourcing, treating and supplying water, and managing Canberra’s wastewater network. Our work is essential to the health, prosperity and liveability of the region, and we are committed to environmental, social and financial sustainability in everything we do.

Icon Water is a purpose driven organisation where everyone contributes to our core business, ensuring high quality drinking water and sustainable wastewater treatment. Icon Water’s culture is driven by our values of care, connection, community and courage. These are values we see in action every day as we challenge ourselves to meet the expectations of our community.

Icon Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.

Job Description

About The Role

Kickstartyourcareer with Icon Water-Traineeships available.

Are you ready to learn while you work and build a rewarding career with Canberra's water utility?

Icon Wateris seeking enthusiastic, proactive, motivated and safety-focused people to join our team through our Early Careers Program. We currently have opportunities available at our Lower Molonglo Wastewater Treatment Plant in Canberra for 2 x Full-time Trainees.

Our traineeships provide an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience while undertaking formal study.

What you’ll do:

You may be involved in:

• Learning how to operate, monitor and control various plant and processes


• Learn how to undertake process sampling and laboratory analysis


• Detailed inspection, analysis and reporting of plant and equipment


• Ensure all workplace, health, safety and environmental procedures are followed


• Developing professional and technical skills through structured learning and mentoring

We’re looking for people who have:

• Completed Year 12 (or equivalent)


• A willingness to learn


• A positive attitude and commitment to teamwork


• A strong focus on workplace safety

Why join Icon Water?

At Icon Water, we’re committed to developing the next generation of skilled professionals. Our traineeship programs provide the opportunity to gain practical, hands‑on experience while completing nationally recognised qualifications.

You’ll be supported by experienced leaders and subject matter experts who are passionate about helping you succeed.

Employee benefits:

We offer:

• 15% superannuation


• Flexible working arrangements (where suitable)


• Purchased leave scheme


• Paid parental leave


• Study assistance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Free gym membership


• Employee awards and recognition programs


• Salary sacrifice options


• Income protection insurance


• Diversity and inclusion initiatives

More information:

To find out more about the role you can view the detailed Position Description on the Icon Water Career Portal. For more information about the traineeships contact Kate Thorn via email [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Applications close 5pm Wednesday, 30 September 2026.