Trainee Water Operator

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Essential service

Career development

Parental leave & wellbeing

Health & share plan

Job summary

Veolia is offering a Trainee Water Treatment Operator role across Bendigo, Castlemaine and Kyneton water facilities. You will gain practical training and complete a Certificate III in Water Operations while working with an experienced team.

No prior water industry experience is required; we are looking for reliable, safety-focused individuals willing to learn. Driver's license is required to operate across sites.

Qualifications

• No prior water industry experience required.
• Must be reliable and safety-focused.
• You will complete a Certificate III in Water Operations while working.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water treatment plants and equipment.
• Monitor treatment processes and record test results.
• Assist with routine maintenance and equipment breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot issues and improve plant performance.
• Follow safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• Participate in overtime and attend sites outside standard hours when required.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

Education

Certificate III in Water Operations (in progress)

Tools

Water treatment equipment familiarity

Job description

Start your Career in Water Operations

Veolia is looking for a Trainee Water Treatment Operator to work across our Bendigo, Castlemaine and Kyneton water treatment facilities.

You do not need previous water industry experience. We are looking for someone who is reliable, safety focused and keen to learn. You will receive practical training and complete a Certificate III in Water Operations while working alongside an experienced team.

What's on offer

• Paid training towards a Certificate III in Water Operations
• Secure work delivering an essential community service
• Career and development opportunities across Veolia
• Paid parental leave, Fitness Passport and employee assistance
• Health insurance discounts and an employee share plan

What you'll do

• Help operate and maintain water treatment plants and equipment
• Monitor treatment processes and record test results
• Assist with routine maintenance and equipment breakdowns
• Help troubleshoot issues and improve plant performance
• Follow safety, environmental and quality procedures
• Participate in overtime and attend sites outside standard hours when required

What you'll Bring

• A genuine interest in water operations and willingness to learn
• Reliability and the ability to work well in a team
• The ability to work across Bendigo, Castlemaine and Kyneton (driver's licence required)

Experience with mechanical or electrical equipment, computers or practical work environments would be helpful but is not essential.

Veolia welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to providing a fair, respectful and inclusive workplace.

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