Water & Wastewater Trainee: Learn On-the-Job

Charters Towers; Charters Towers Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

5 weeks annual leave

17.5% leave loading

3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave

Domestic and Family Violence Leave

Uniforms and PPE provided

12% Superannuation

Salary Sacrifice opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development support

Job summary

Charters Towers Regional Council invites applicants to begin a Water and Wastewater Trainee role in 2027. You’ll learn on the job with experienced operators, contribute to keeping water treatment and sewerage plants running safely, and gain a nationally recognised qualification.

No prior experience is required; completion of Year 10 and enrolment in the Certificate III in Water Industry Operations is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of Year 10 or equivalent and/or relevant work experience.
• Eligibility, ability and willingness to enrol in and successfully complete the Certificate III in Water Industry Operations.
• General Construction Induction Training (White Card) or ability to obtain one
• minimum Queensland Provisional (‘P’) C Class Driver Licence, or ability to obtain one.
• ability to undertake regular field-based and physical work, including manual handling, in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• You’ll become part of our Water and Wastewater team and learn on the job with support and guidance from our experienced Senior Treatment Plant Operators.
• Help keep Council’s Water Treatment Plant, Weir Pumping Station and Sewage Treatment Plant running safely for our community.
• As you develop your skills, you’ll gain hands-on experience in: daily operation and monitoring of water and wastewater treatment plants, planned and responsive maintenance activities, recording readings and completing regular operational reports, following safe work practices and attending team and safety meetings, delivering an essential service to the community.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Treatment)

Job description

Charters Towers Regional Council invites applicants to begin a Water and Wastewater Trainee role in 2027. You’ll learn on the job with experienced operators, contribute to keeping water treatment and sewerage plants running safely, and gain a nationally recognised qualification.

No prior experience is required; completion of Year 10 and enrolment in the Certificate III in Water Industry Operations is expected.