Water Industry Operations Traineeship

2 days ago

Lismore, Australia Lismore City Council Full time

**LEAP into your career and join us**

Council's Lismore Employment Acceleration Pathways (LEAP) program is dedicated to creating local employment opportunities within our community for people who are ready to start their career journey or take it in a new direction

**As a Water Industry Operations Trainee you will**:

- Receive paid on-the-job training while working alongside experienced professionals
- Gain hands on experience in water and wastewater operations
- Carry out operational and maintenance tasks on Council's urban drains, and water & wastewater infrastructure
- Perform labouring tasks for construction and renewal works
- Be supported through mentoring and guidance every step of the way
- Gain field based experience that will set you up for long-term success
- Earn while you learn - get paid while completing a nationally recognised Certificate III in Water Industry Operations

**What you will need to be successful**:

- Be eager to learn and a genuine interest in building a career in the water industry
- Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop new skills and knowledge
- Be able to express your ideas clearly and listen actively to others
- Commitment to the full term of the traineeship and study requirements
- Strong communication skills and able to work well within a team
- The ability to problem solve and take initiative with a positive can-do attitude

**What we can offer you**:

- Full time, two year traineeship - 38 hours per week
- Flexible work options within operational requirements and access to a nine day fortnight
- A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow
- Access to Employee Health and Wellbeing Programs
- Discounted membership to a range of gym and pool facilities
- Expressions of Interest close Monday 27 October 2025 at 9.00am._

Our LEAP program is open to people of all ages and abilities; whether you are leaving school, looking to re-enter the workforce, or are wanting a change of career.

**Full position description**:
**Contact**: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Blake Brewer-Charles, Coordinator Urban Drains, Water & Wastewater on 0437 810 483.

**Conditions of Employment**:**Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements

**Pre-employment Screening**: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

**Immunisation Program**

Council has an immunisation program to provide employees with vaccinations against known health risks associated with their respective duties and to identify any exposure to products that may affect an employee’s health, fitness and wellbeing. This position has been identified as a risk to the employee and as such the successful applicant/s will be required to participate in the immunisation program and it is the applicant’s responsibility to have undertaken relevant immunisation/s prior to commencement with Council.

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