Water Industry Operations Trainee

Nambucca Valley Council; Macksville; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Fitness Passport

Leave entitlements

Certificate III on completion

Job summary

Nambucca Valley Council is offering a Water Industry Operations Trainee position for the 2027 intake. Over two years, you’ll gain real hands-on experience and complete your Certificate III in Water Industry Operations while earning a wage.

No experience needed. You’ll learn to maintain and operate essential water and sewer infrastructure, install and service connections, carry out water sampling, and work safely with an experienced crew.

Qualifications

• No prior industry experience required.
• Must have a current, valid driver's licence.
• Able to work outdoors and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain and operate essential water and sewer infrastructure.
• Assist with installing and servicing water and sewer connections.
• Carry out water sampling, testing and other practical tasks.
• Work safely with equipment, tools and an experienced crew.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Job description

Water Industry Operations Trainee | 2027 Intake | Nambucca Valley Council

Earn while you learn - gain a nationally recognised Certificate III qualification

Enjoy a 9-day fortnight and a great work-life balance

No experience needed - just a great attitude and a willingness to learn!

Looking for a career that's anything but ordinary?

If you enjoy working outdoors, getting stuck into practical tasks and learning new skills, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Nambucca Valley Council is looking for a motivated Water Industry Operations Trainee to join our Water and Sewer team in 2027.

Over two years, you'll gain real, hands-on experience, work alongside experienced operators and complete your Certificate III in Water Industry Operations.

And the best part? You don't need any previous industry experience to get started. What will you be doing? No two days will be quite the same! You'll learn how to:

• Help maintain and operate essential water and sewer infrastructure.
• Assist with installing and servicing water and sewer connections.
• Carry out water sampling, testing and other practical tasks.
• Work safely with equipment, tools and an experienced crew.

You'll be learning skills that help keep our community running every single day.

Is this you?

We're not looking for years of experience. We're looking for someone with the right attitude!

You’ll need to bring:

• A current, valid driver's licence.
• A willingness to learn, have a go and get your hands dirty.
• A reliable attitude and the ability to work well in a team.

Whether you're leaving school, considering a career change or simply looking for a fresh start, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• Get qualified: Complete your Certificate III in Water Industry Operations.
• Get paid: Earn a wage throughout your two-year traineeship.
• Enjoy more time off: A 9-day fortnight, generous leave entitlements and access to Fitness Passport.
• Learn from the best: Receive hands-on training and support from experienced operators.
• Build your future: Develop valuable skills in an essential industry with long-term career opportunities.
• Love where you work: Enjoy the lifestyle of the beautiful Nambucca Valley, with its stunning beaches, waterways and relaxed coastal communities.

Ready to dive into something new?

This is your chance to gain a qualification, develop practical skills and start building a career you can be proud of.