Water Operations Trainee: Earn While You Learn

Port Macquarie Hastings Council; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job technical training and dev

Fortnightly RDO

PPE provided

Fitness Passport discount

Career progression opportunities

Salary increases per award

Salary packaging options

Employee assistance program

Annual staff awards ceremony

Job summary

Port Macquarie Hastings Council invites applications for two Water Operations Trainee positions. This full-time, two-year traineeship provides hands-on work on water and wastewater infrastructure and paid study time toward a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations at nearby TAFEs.

You will learn across treatment plants, pump stations, and network maintenance, building a strong foundation for a career in utilities or local government with career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Willing to learn on the job and ask questions.
• Interested in maintaining and improving community facilities.
• Team player with strong written and verbal communication.
• Safety-conscious and committed to working safely.
• Able to commit to study requirements and complete training.
• Able to obtain or hold a White Card prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Water and wastewater treatment plants operation and monitoring.
• Pump station maintenance and inspections.
• Network maintenance and repair tasks.
• Dam and catchment surveillance activities.

Skills

Willing to learn

Team player

Communication skills

Safety-conscious

Study commitment

PPE compliance

White Card

Education

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations

Job description

Port Macquarie Hastings Council invites applications for two Water Operations Trainee positions. This full-time, two-year traineeship provides hands-on work on water and wastewater infrastructure and paid study time toward a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations at nearby TAFEs.

You will learn across treatment plants, pump stations, and network maintenance, building a strong foundation for a career in utilities or local government with career progression opportunities.