Water Services Trainee — Paid Training & 12% Super (RDO Every Fortnight)

Careers at Council; Moss Vale; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Rostered day off every fortnight

On-the-job training

Tertiary assistance

Job summary

Wingecarribee Shire Council is offering a paid Trainee Water Services role in Moss Vale, NSW. Two temporary full-time positions are available for a 2-year traineeship, with 38 hours per week, a rostered day off every fortnight, and salary between $32,541.34 and $51,251.78 per year plus 12% superannuation.

The starting pay is set under the Local Government (State) Award 2026 based on age and schooling. As a Trainee Water, you’ll support the delivery of safe, reliable water and wastewater

Qualifications

• Completion of Year 10 with satisfactory outcomes (RoSA).
• Basic computer literacy including MS Office.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Genuine interest in water and sewer operations.
• Willingness to work outdoors and handle manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support operation, maintenance, and monitoring of water/wastewater plants and networks.
• Assist with inspections and responding to issues.
• Participate in on-the-job training and formal study toward qualification.
• Collaborate with experienced operators and supervisors.

Skills

Teamwork

Planning

WH&S knowledge

Outdoor work

Education

Year 10 (RoSA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wingecarribee Shire Council is offering a paid Trainee Water Services role in Moss Vale, NSW. Two temporary full-time positions are available for a 2-year traineeship, with 38 hours per week, a rostered day off every fortnight, and salary between $32,541.34 and $51,251.78 per year plus 12% superannuation.

The starting pay is set under the Local Government (State) Award 2026 based on age and schooling. As a Trainee Water, you’ll support the delivery of safe, reliable water and wastewater