Water and Wastewater Trainee

About the role

Council is excited to offer Traineeship opportunities for motivated people who have an interest in gaining "hands on" work experience and technical training as a Water and Sewer Operator. The objective of our program is to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to complete the Traineeship, with a view to establishing a career in the Water and Sewer industry.

General Information

The Traineeship program requires the successful applicants to enter a Training Contract for two (2) years commencing in January 2027.

As part of their individual Training Plans Trainees are required to undertake and complete a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations course at either a NSW TAFE Campus or through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Trainees commence as a 1st year Trainee and are trained under the instruction of a suitably qualified supervisor. You may be required to rotate between job locations to nurture on-the-job experience for the duration of the Traineeship. Council offers an excellent development program with exposure to many facets of the job throughout the course.

We encourage those applicants who have a passion for the trade/area and for developing their knowledge and skills to apply.

Please note that employment beyond the term of the Traineeship is neither automatically offered nor guaranteed.

Essential Criteria

1. Minimum education requirement - Year 10 School Certificate or RoSA (Record of School Achievement) or equivalent leaving certificate. Please note: Current Year 10 students are eligible to apply and if successful in selection it will be based on the proviso that they complete the Year 10 RoSA and provide documentation prior to commencement in position;

1. Demonstrated interest and/or experience in the chosen trade or area;

1. Be an Australian Citizen or granted permanent residency status;

1. Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.

Applications will be assessed based on information provided in the application. Council receives numerous applications for Traineeships and applicants need to meet the essential criteria and clearly establish their aptitude for their chosen role. For additional information on applying for an Traineeship role click on the following link: Checklist for applying for a CCC Traineeship or Apprenticeship.

Applicants successful at progressing to interview will then be invited to attend a group and panel interview which will be conducted during a weekday. Applicants shortlisted for interview will be advised via phone and e-mail.

Offer Details

The commencing salary range for this position is between $501.30 to $860.50 per week ($26,137.78 to $44,866.47 per year) dependent on age and school qualifications plus 12% superannuation

• We have two temporary full-time roles available

• This role will have access to a 9-day fortnight

• These roles are located at Council's Charmhaven Sewerage Treatment Plant and Somersby Water Treatment Plant

Want to know more?

The contact person for this role is Steven Lane, Team Leader Wastewater. You can contact Steven on 04•• ••• 894.

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 23 August 2026.