Trainee Water & Wastewater

Snowy Monaro Regional Council; Cooma; Presencial; AUD 26.000 - 67.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Snowy Monaro Regional Council in New South Wales offers a hands-on traineeship for school leavers to learn by doing. You will earn while you learn, work toward a nationally recognised Certificate III, and receive mentoring from experienced Council staff in water and wastewater operations.

You will learn to inspect and repair water pipes, meters, reservoirs and pumping stations, follow safety rules, complete on‑the‑job training, and study for the qualification while contributing to the local

Formación

• Completed Year 10 or Year 12 with RoSA or equivalent.
• Clear communication and ability to listen and follow instructions.
• Willingness to think through problems and adapt to changing priorities.
• Organise time and complete tasks reliably and on time.
• Reliable, punctual, and a team player who commits to traineeship.
• Committed to completing the Certificate III qualification.

Responsabilidades

• Learn how Council’s water and wastewater systems work.
• Help maintain and repair water pipes, meters, reservoirs and pumping stations.
• Assist with building and repairing water mains and equipment following plans and safety rules.
• Help maintain wastewater drainage systems.
• Use tools and equipment safely under supervision.
• Work as part of a team and provide service to the community.
• Attend and complete on-the-job training and study for Certificate III.

Conocimientos

Clear communication

Team player

Willingness to learn

Punctuality

Educación

Year 10/Year 12 with RoSA or equivalent

Certificate III qualification

Descripción del empleo

2d ago , from Snowy Monaro Regional Council

Package: Salary is age dependent ranging from $26,000 to $66,500 + 12% super per annum.

About The Region:

Finished school and wondering what comes next? The Snowy Monaro is a great place to start your career. You can enjoy the Snowy Mountains, friendly country towns and plenty to do outdoors, including skiing, camping, fishing, four-wheel driving and mountain biking.

With Canberra within easy reach, the region offers the chance to build useful skills, enjoy affordable regional living and become part of a close-knit community.

About the Role:

If you have recently finished Year 10 or Year 12, this could be the first step towards a hands-on career. You will be paid while you learn, work towards a nationally recognised Certificate III qualification and receive training and support from experienced Council employees. No water industry experience is expected—we are looking for someone with a positive attitude who is ready to learn.

• Learn how Council’s water and wastewater systems work.
• Help the team maintain and repair water pipes, water meters, reservoirs and pumping stations.
• Assist with building and repairing water mains and other equipment, following plans, safety rules and industry standards.
• Help maintain wastewater drainage systems.
• Use tools and equipment safely under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Work as part of a team and provide helpful service to the community.
• Attend and complete on-the-job training and study for your Certificate III qualification.
• Follow Council procedures, workplace laws and safe work practices.

About You:

You do not need years of work experience to apply. We are interested in what you bring through school, sport, volunteering, casual work, hobbies or helping in your community. You will be a good fit if you are keen to learn, enjoy practical outdoor work and can be counted on to turn up and give things a go.

• You have completed Year 10 or Year 12 and have a Record of School Achievement (RoSA), or an equivalent qualification.
• You can communicate clearly, listen to instructions and ask questions when you are unsure.
• You are willing to think through problems and have a go at finding solutions.
• You can adjust when plans or priorities change.
• You can organise your time and complete tasks.
• You are reliable, punctual and ready to work as part of a team.
• You are committed to completing the traineeship and Certificate III qualification.
• You hold a current Class C driver licence.

It is a bonus if you already have a White Card or Level 1 Traffic Controller certification. If you do not, you can still apply.

Enquiries

Snowy Monaro Regional Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. We welcome an inclusive workforce that reflects the unique region, communities and customers we serve. Council offers an encouraging and positive workplace and is a smoke-free work environment.

Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process or to perform the requirements of the role.