Water Operations Trainee

Goulburn, New South Wales

Full-time

Description

Are you looking to kick start your career whilst making a real difference in your community? This is your opportunity to become an integral member of the Goulburn Mulwaree Council workforce, and to earn while you learn! As the Water Operations Trainee, you will work in a supportive environment to gain the skills and knowledge required for a nationally recognised qualification, while assisting with the operational management and project delivery in the areas of water treatment and waste water treatment.

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure under section 45 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth), and the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) (the NSW Act) to achieve substantive equality. The position is therefore only open to applicants with disability. This includes applicants who self-identify as having a lived experience of any type of disability. This is a two-year traineeship.

YOUR TRAINEESHIP

As Part Of Your Traineeship, You Will

• complete a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
• be paid while you learn from experienced mentors
• get hands‑on experience with real projects
• build practical skills that employers value
• contribute to meaningful work in your local area
• set yourself up for a successful future in local government
• have access to e-learning platforms and ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT

During Your Traineeship, You Will Have Access To

• a commencing weekly salary up to $947.70, dependent upon age and experience (more information can be provided by the below contact)
• 12% superannuation
• a 38-hour week, working a 9-day fortnight
• 2 health and wellbeing leave days for your Christmas break
• 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• salary packaging options available including novated leasing
• generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives

YOUR WELLBEING

As part of our Health & Wellbeing framework, you will have access to:

• a suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year
• free vaccinations and health checks
• a supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued
• a range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions
• access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family
• staff fitness initiatives

The contact officer for this position is Damien Webster, Supervisor Water Treatment on .

Applications close Monday 16 March 2026 at 5:00pm.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.