Trainee Water Industry Operator – Start Your Career

Icon Water; Canberra; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 15%

Flexible hours

Purchased leave

Paid parental leave

Study assistance

Employee assistance program

Free gym

Awards and recognition

Salary sacrifice

Income protection

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Icon Water, Canberra's water utility, invites applications for a Early Careers Traineeship program at the Lower Molonglo Wastewater Treatment Plant. We offer practical on-the-job training while you study, with structured mentoring and formal qualifications.

You'll learn to operate, monitor and control plant processes, perform sampling and laboratory analysis, and help maintain safety and environmental standards. Join a growth-focused team committed to essential services.

Qualifications

• Completed Year 12 (or equivalent).
• Strong communications skills.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to teamwork.
• Commitment to workplace safety and learning.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and control various plant and processes.
• Undertake process sampling and laboratory analysis.
• Detailed inspection, analysis and reporting of plant and equipment.
• Ensure all workplace safety and environmental procedures are followed.
• Develop professional and technical skills through structured learning and mentoring.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Year 12 or equivalent

Job description

Icon Water, Canberra's water utility, invites applications for a Early Careers Traineeship program at the Lower Molonglo Wastewater Treatment Plant. We offer practical on-the-job training while you study, with structured mentoring and formal qualifications.

You'll learn to operate, monitor and control plant processes, perform sampling and laboratory analysis, and help maintain safety and environmental standards. Join a growth-focused team committed to essential services.