Trainee Water Operator

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training towards Certificate III

Career development

Parental leave

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance

Health insurance discounts

Employee share plan

Job summary

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Trainee Water Treatment Operator to support Bendigo, Castlemaine and Kyneton water facilities. You do not need previous water industry experience; you will receive practical training and complete a Certificate III in Water Operations while working with an experienced team.

Join a secure essential service with career development opportunities, paid training, and employee benefits such as health insurance discounts and an employee share plan.

Qualifications

• No prior water industry experience required.
• Safety-focused and keen to learn.
• Driver's licence required to operate across Bendigo, Castlemaine and Kyneton.

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

Safety focus

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate III in Water Operations

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.