Water Operations Traineeship

Throughout this 2 year traineeship you will be supported by both Melbourne Water and NextGen Jobs to complete a Certificate III in Water Operations while at work.

NextGen Jobs will take care of the recruitment stage, along with your wage and mentoring throughout your traineeship. Melbourne Water will be your place of work, where you experience on-the-job training and structured training, including being involved in:

- Daily operation of the sewerage & water network and treatment systems across Melbourne
- Performing asset isolations and restorations to enable maintenance and capital improvements
- Assist with isolation, shutdown and coordination of servicing for equipment
- Fault finding and assisting with rectification of faults
- Identify danger, hazards or risk exposure for Melbourne Water staff, contractors and public
- Identify emergency situations, implement incident management arrangements
- Demonstrate proactive personal commitment to Health and Safety

Melbourne Water is committed to supporting significantly underrepresented members of the community into employment within the water industry. As such, applicants who fulfil one (or more) of the following criteria will be prioritised*:

- Identify as a woman
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- Member of the LGBTQIA+ community
- Culturally diverse background
- Classified as having a disability

**Do you have...**
- A genuine interest in the Water Industry and Melbourne Water’s vision?
- The ability to problem solve with an analytical mindset?
- A natural curiosity to understand and constructively challenge established norms?
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team to complete tasks?
- Good written and verbal communication skills?
- A commitment to ongoing personal development, self-awareness and resilience?
- A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds?
- The ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships?

**About Melbourne Water**

Melbourne Water is a state government authority that manages Melbourne’s major water resources, including water storage, water supply, reliable sewerage, healthy waterways, and drainage and flood management - a vital contribution to Melbourne’s famous lifestyle. This is achieved through supplying high quality drinking water, providing outstanding sewerage services, integrating drainage systems, building resilience to flooding and by enhancing our waterway and land for greater community use. You will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to enhancing life and liveability in Melbourne and beyond.

The _nitty gritty_:

- NextGen Jobs take care of the recruitment stage and becomes your legal employer - this includes the HR, payroll, mentoring and education element of the role.
- Melbourne Water will be your place of work. You will attend various Melbourne Water sites throughout your traineeship, therefore a driver’s license is required.
- You must have the ability to be part of rostered after-hours availability.

**About NextGen Jobs**

Through our specialised, industry-leading mentoring - we guide and develop individuals over the duration of their employment and training program. Our proven model supports workforce strategy, ensures higher retention and enables longer-term successful career outcomes. NextGen Jobs values and recognises diversity in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. We offer safe and inclusive working environments where you can learn, grow and achieve your career objectives.

**Alternatively if you would like more information on the Water Operations Traineeship, please contact Claire, our Engagement and Recruitment Consultant on**:
**m**:0499 972 694**

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday