Trainee Water & Wastewater Operator – Flexible Hours

Ballina Shire Council; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered day off (9 day fortnight or 4

Flexible work arrangements

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Uniform and PPE

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Ballina Shire Council in New South Wales invites applications for a Trainee Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. No prior experience required; you will undertake a two-year traineeship in Water Industry Treatment, gaining hands-on operating, monitoring and maintenance skills while pursuing a relevant qualification.

The Council covers course costs and provides mentoring and support. You will learn about safety, environmental standards and treatment processes, with on-the-job training in

Qualifications

• No prior water/wastewater experience required; eager to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake physical labour.
• Willingness and ability to work on call as rostered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating, monitoring and maintaining water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Learn and apply water industry treatment processes, safety and environmental standards.
• Receive on-the-job mentoring and support while completing the traineeship.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment or equivalent

Tools

Class C driver licence

Job description

Ballina Shire Council in New South Wales invites applications for a Trainee Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. No prior experience required; you will undertake a two-year traineeship in Water Industry Treatment, gaining hands-on operating, monitoring and maintenance skills while pursuing a relevant qualification.

The Council covers course costs and provides mentoring and support. You will learn about safety, environmental standards and treatment processes, with on-the-job training in