Water and Sewer Trainee (Indigenous Identified)

A career at Bega Valley Shire Council will immerse you in rewarding and interesting work for the diverse communities that call the south-east corner of NSW home, all of them nestled between rolling countryside and some of the best seaside locations NSW has to offer.

Our workforce of over 350 meets the needs of these communities with a wide range of services including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road works, water management, environment and parks, gardens and town centre care.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to assist with the operation, maintenance and construction of water and sewerage infrastructure to recognised health, environmental and BVSC standards.

As a Water and Sewer Trainee, you will undertake a Certificate III in Water Operations and apply theoretical learnings to workplace activities. You will assist with the operation, monitor and maintenance of all facets of the area’s water and sewerage infrastructure, including maintenance and repairs to water trunk mains, reticulation mains and property service lines.

In return, you will be supported in completing your studies and practical training for the duration of a two year traineeship through a structured training plan.

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About You

We are seeking individuals who have completed a minimum of Year 10 level education and hold a General Construction Induction (White Card).

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrated analytical and investigative ability, to assist in the resolution of operational problem in the field.
• Ability to participate in the laying / repairing of water and sewer mains and associated construction activities.
• Ability to develop fault-finding skill techniques as appropriate to water supply and sewerage systems.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

These are fixed term full time positions working 38 hours per week for a period of two (2) years.

The total remuneration package for this position is between $27,134.64 and $46,575.33 gross per annum, comprising of:

• Between $468 and $803.30 per week base salary
• Between $53.82 and $92.38 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Remuneration for this package is based on the age and level of schooling achieved by the successful candidates.

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary) 
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, LifeWorks App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

Application Process

All applicants must submit the following information to demonstrate their interest in a position:

• Cover Letter (1-2 pages) - please include information on any relevant work experience (paid or unpaid)
• Resume - Up-to-date and include any relevant work experience (paid or unpaid)

Under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, Bega Valley Shire Council is granted an exemption from sections 8 and 51 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 to designate trainee positions to Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander persons only. This position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

For further information on this position, please contact Luke Cathor - Water and Sewer Network Operations Coordinator on 0467 787 467.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 20 November 2024.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.