Water Operations Trainee

Overview

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You will complete a Certificate III Water Industry Operations qualification over 24 months through a combination of formal training with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and practical on-the-job experience with Zeal Futures and our host employer, Shoalhaven City Council.

Responsibilities

• Water/Wastewater Construction and Testing
• Carry out installation and maintenance for Shoalhaven Water assets
• Read and interpret drawings and measure components
• Mark out jobs, set up machines, prepare materials, tools and fixtures for machining
• Use hand & power tools as well as cranes, forklifts and hot works equipment
• Assemble, maintain and repair equipment/machines
• Work with qualified tradespeople within the Shoalhaven Water industry sites
• Assist in general mechanical duties that are within the limits of the skills, competence and ability of an apprentice

What you'll bring to the table

To be successful in this role, you'll need to meet the following selection criteria:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Physically capable to complete tasks
• Demonstrated ability for high safety standards
• Proven ability to work as part of a team
• Keen and enthusiastic about learning new skills
• Commitment to completing the traineeship

Mandatory Requirements

• Manual Drivers Licence (P1 or above required)
• Willingness to gain Hepatitis immunisations
• Willingness to undertake pre-employment medical including audiometry, spirometry, drug and alcohol screening, and functional capacity assessment

About Zeal Futures

Zeal Futures provides the ultimate training and employment experience. We create life-changing opportunities by working with industry-leading organisations to deliver high-quality, innovative apprenticeship and traineeship programs across a range of industries.

As experts in vocational education and training, we will support you through all phases of your learning journey, creating a supportive environment that empowers our employees to thrive. Our track record speaks for itself, as we consistently maintain one of the highest completion rates in Australia.

What's in it for me?

Being a Zeal Futures Trainee opens the door to working for industry-leading Employers to provide life changing opportunities. Our network of Host Employers means we can offer rotations to ensure you can fulfil your education and training requirements; become qualified without getting yourself into debt and actually earn an income

Throughout your traineeship, you'll also be able to take advantage of our exclusive employee benefits such as coaching and mentoring, safety training, discounted health benefits, rewards, and counselling.

How to apply

To apply for this role, click the 'Apply for this job' button and then follow the steps to complete your application. You can also apply online at by clicking on 'Vacancies' and selecting the relevant position, then the 'Apply Online' button at the top of the page.

All applications require a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability to the role.

If you require assistance with the recruitment process (for instance, this may be filling out forms, interviews, or completing online tests), please contact your recruitment representative on We are happy to provide any necessary reasonable adjustments or assistance you may need. Please do not hesitate to ask for any help. We look forward to hearing from you.

What else is involved?

After submitting your online application, you may be invited to complete online testing, interviews, and pre-employment medicals. We'll also contact your references if you progress through these recruitment stages. Please be sure to check your emails (including your junk folder) and respond to missed phone calls, voicemail messages and text messages.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Tas Gool on

Zeal Futures is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We encourage applications from all members of the community.

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