Trainee Water Operator

Veolia; City of Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Secure work

Career development

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance

Health insurance discounts

Employee share plan

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Trainee Water Treatment Operator to join our Bendigo region facilities across Bendigo, Castlemaine and Kyneton. You will receive hands-on training while working with an experienced team and will complete a Certificate III in Water Operations as part of the program.

No prior water industry experience is required and a driver’s licence is needed to operate across sites. The role focuses on learning, safety, and contributing to essential community water services with a

Qualifications

• No prior water industry experience required.
• Reliable and safety focused with a willingness to learn.
• Driver's licence required to work across Bendigo, Castlemaine and Kyneton.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Reliability

Driver's license

Education

Certificate III in Water Operations

Job description

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.

Ready to get Started?

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