Civil Trainee Operator

2 weeks ago

Wongan Hills, Western Australia Water Corporation Full time $80,086 per year
  • Earn while you learn, with full mentoring and support.
  • Opportunities for development and future employment as an Operator after the traineeship.
  • $80,386 + Super

This opportunity is offered in accordance with Section 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Youth candidates (17 – 24 years of age) who meet the selection criteria for this role will be prioritised for appointment.

Are you looking for a career- entry opportunity?

If you wish to gain a qualification in water or wastewater operations, your future career could be right here.

Complete a nationally recognised Cert II in Water Operations (1 year), then the potential opportunity to continue for 2 more years with your Cert III - all paid for by us

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed person to join the Wongan Hills team as a Trainee Operator on an initial 12-month contract with the opportunity for extension.

What's in this for you?

As a trainee, you'll receive mentoring and support from some of the best in the industry with exposure to cutting-edge water technology.

You will learn on the job and earn a great wage which increases every year.

You'll be on the pathway to greater things with accredited training, qualifications (which we pay for) and a fantastic range of flexible working options like a 9-day fortnight.

With no FIFO, work in a location close to where you love to live and be home every night.

About the role:

As trainee with us, you will be expected to be able to carry out the full range of work carried out by a Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator, with the appropriate training and supervision.

You'll receive a high standard of training and development in your role from experienced Treatment Operators and Managers, people who've been with the company for years, so you'll learn from some of the best in the industry.

You will be handling dangerous goods (with the right training you need to keep safe), performing chlorine changeover, and transporting chlorine.

You will be assisting operators repairing leaks and burst, using machinery like excavator/ skid steer and backhoe (with the right training) and the opportunity to do overtime

In your role you will complete heavy manual tasks, in awkward postures at times including clearing blocked networks or hosing down areas.

Tasks vary from lifting gatic lids, turning valves, Water sampling, accessing chambers, using hand tools such as shifters, chainsaws, yes at times you will be clearing bio sludge in full PPE.

We have a sincere work / life balance culture with flexible working arrangements and employee benefits that are available to you, many of the team work on a 9-day fortnight RDO roster.

About you:

Seeking locals, so you'll never be too far from where you know and love living.

You've successfully completed Year 10 with a preference for a completion of year 12 and don't feel like Uni is for you.

You must be working towards your Driver's Licence or hold a current WA 'C' Class Drivers Licence

Strong Awareness of Safety

Enjoy working with your hands. Some work involves heavy manual tasks, precision work in a workshop or field environments, and some handling of dangerous goods. Don't worry, you'll get all the training you need to keep safe.

Positive can-do attitude will see you do well.

What's next?

Interested? Click on "Apply"

Only a basic CV is required. You'll answer a few questions and we'll be in touch.

We may ask successful candidates to complete a short online test. We will email all details you will need to know about this.

Applications close Tuesday 9th September 2025

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at or

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website

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