Certificate Iii Water Industry Operations Trainees

7 days ago

Mullumbimby, Australia Byron Shire Council Full time

Want to do something valuable for your community while being paid to learn? The NSW Government is providing funding so councils can hire more apprentices, trainees and cadets.

Byron Shire Council is recruiting now for Trainee roles to start in 2025.

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Stay, live and work in our community.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

- We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
- We are open, honest and respectful
- We foster well-being and creativity
- We achieve our goals and succeed together

**Traineeships combine work-based training with an employer and formal training from a training provider. They're a great way to be paid for work, learn and earn a qualification**

A traineeship with a council can be a great way to start a successful career. You will:

- Be paid while you learn from experienced mentors
- Gain hands-on experience
- Experience a diverse range of tasks and projects
- Earn a nationally recognised qualification that’s valued in the job market
- Make a positive difference in your community
- Kickstart your future career in local government

**We are looking for**:
2x motivated and enthusiastic Certificate III Water Industry Operations Trainees to assist in the operation and maintenance of Council’s assets in a proper and efficient manner and to complete academic requirements of the traineeship.

**About you**:

- Literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to completion of Year 10.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to undertaking and completing the study component of the traineeship.
- Demonstrated good communication skills with the ability to work as an effective team member to achieve outcomes.
- Current Drivers Licence or eligibility to obtain a licence.
- Demonstrated computer literacy.
- Demonstrated aptitude or strong interest in water and sewer treatment operations (preferred).

**We offer**:

- Full-time Term employment for the duration of your traineeship - up to 2 years (38 hours per week/9 day fortnight) (2 positions available)
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $503.20 to $780.40 per 38 hour week (dependent upon age and level of schooling attained)
- Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

Other benefits include:

- Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases for financial year 2025/2026 based on award conditions
- 11.5% superannuation
- Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years service
- Education and training support
- Flexible work hours
- Attractive salary packaging scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days

**Location**:
This position is based at Byron Depot, however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

**Contact**:
Jason Stanley, Operations Engineer, Phone: (02) 6685 9349

**Closing date**:
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**Position Description**:
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working - including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

**Pre-Employment Screening Process**:

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