First Nations

Ready to make a splash in your career?

WaterNSW is currently hiring for a **Digital/Information Technology Trainee** to join our **Digital** team.

We currently have **1 x** position based out of **Parramatta**available.

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.
- This opportunity is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only in pursuit of a 5% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce participation rate and is in line with the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

**Why WaterNSW**:
We believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer:.
- A supportive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity, cultural understanding and values
- We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities
- No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.
- Aboriginal Support Network

**What you’ll do**:
You will complete a **Certificate IV in Information Technology**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 the Host Employer (WaterNSW).

This traineeship is your gateway to completing a nationally recognized qualification while gaining invaluable hands-on experience across diverse areas of **Information Technology**.

A Day In the Life as a **Digital/Information Technology Trainee** will include:

- Answer phone calls related to incidents and requests.
- Troubleshoot IT issues and provide effective solutions.
- Image laptops and desktops.
- Assist users with walk-up inquiries.
- Manage and decommission hardware devices like laptops and monitors.
- Support various projects and office locations.
- Contribute to a knowledge base and share suggestions in meetings.

**We’re looking for motivated individuals with the following qualities and skills**:

- Eager to learn and develop skills, with the ability to be open to constructive feedback.
- A proactive mindset, ready to tackle challenges with a positive attitude.
- The ability to follow instructions and adhere to workplace safety procedures.
- A proactive mindset, ready to tackle challenges with a positive attitude.
- Flexibility to travel to other operational locations as needed.
- Effective communication skills.
- A positive, friendly, and helpful demeanour.

**To be successful, you’ll need to meet the following selection criteria**:

- First Nations Targeted opportunity: Applicants must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
- Driver’s Licence P1 or above
- The ability to meet pre-employment requirements, including a medical which involves a Fitness Functional Assessment and Drug and Alcohol screening and a police check.

**Who is**WaterNSW**?**

WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution - for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.

**How to apply?**You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW._

**We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to**respond** to every applicant.**

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**Anti Discrimination Act 1977**

Under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), an exemption is given from sections 8, 25, 51 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to Water NSW to advertise designate and recruit positions for:

- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only in pursuit of a 5% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce participation rate.