Trainee Water Operations [Australia]

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Council is seeking applications for the position of Trainee Water Operations to work as part of the Water and Sewer team maintaining Council’s water supply, sewer treatment, sewer pump stations maintenance including planned and unplanned maintenance of the water and wastewater network systems and to understand and work to health, environmental, safety and council standards for the benefits of the Oberon community.

Working on projects and tasks that matter to our community, your traineeship will include working on:
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Pump Station Maintenance
Wastewater Manhole Inspections
Civil Pipe Laying and Construction

This is a two-year fixed term traineeship based on 38 hours per week under the current Local Government (State) Award 2020. The salary rate base is T4 $742.70 per week.

To be successful you will need:
Essential

• Higher School Certificate Year 12 is essential or equivalent.
• Dedication to completing a Certificate III Water Industry Operations NWP30222 with the ability to complete theory and practical work units associated with the Certificate being studied.
• Dedication to completing a NSW Fluoride Operators Certification NWPTRT006 with the ability to complete theory and practical work units associated with the Certificate being studied.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships and partnerships, both internally and externally, that contribute to the achievement of the organisational outcomes
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Positive attitude with the ability to be an active and effective team member
• Current NSW Class P1, P2 or C Drivers Licence

Desirable

• Achievements of educational standard in Mathematics and Science, with a transcript being provided
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite and other applications
• Safework NSW General Construction Induction card (white card)

A position description is available from Council’s website. Council’s contact officer for this position is Andrew Krol, Water and Waste Water Supervisor on 0407 963 885 or Chris Schumacher Technical Services Director on 6329 8127 during business hours.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Council’s Water and Waste Water Supervisor 0407 963 885 to arrange for an on-site inspection of facilities before an application is made for the position.

Council is committed to merit based selection and applications that do not fully address the key selection criteria may be excluded from being shortlisted for further progression in the recruitment process.

Applications close on Friday 9 June 2023 at 4pm. All applications must be submitted via email to Human Resources, hr@oberon.nsw.gov.au and include a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria and a resume.

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