Water and Wastewater Operations (Treatment) Trainee

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

 Under supervision, the Water and Wastewater Operations (Treatment) Trainee will learn and develop a range of skills and competencies to support their completion of a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations through formal and on the job learning activities. The Trainee position will assist with the operation and maintenance of Council’s Water Treatment Plant, Weir Pumping Station and Sewage Treatment Plant including planned and responsive activities.

Employment Status:  Full time limited tenure for up to two (2) years

Award: Order – Apprentices’ and Trainees’ Wages and Conditions (excluding certain Queensland Government Entities) 2003. Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017

Salary Range: $617.40 - $1,562.50 gross per fortnight dependant on age & experience.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

• Effective and efficient time management skills with the ability to apply attention to detail.
• Ability to carry out tasks of a routine nature in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team, in a professional and positive manner.
• Sound understanding of confidentiality with the ability to work with sensitive information and maintain discretion.
• Good verbal and written communication skills including the ability to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels.
• Sound computer skills.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

• Minimum completion of Year 10 or equivalent with sound results in Mathematics and English.

| Essential Licences |

• Minimum of Queensland Provisional (‘P’ Plate) ‘C’ class drivers’ licence (or ability to obtain).

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires the incumbent to undertake field work exposed to inclement weather.
• The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the position – manual handling, physical labour.
• This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime as directed.
• Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program

For further information, view the Position Description and Information Kit.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.