Tamworth, New South Wales

Full-time

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Trainee Operator - Water Operations (Multiple)

Location: Tamworth, NSW

THE TRAINEESHIP OPPORTUNITY

Earn while you learn, mentored in a supportive team environment!Undertake hands on experience & complete a nationally recognised qualification - full training provided!Kick start your career - Commence with Council in 2025!

This traineeship is for the term of two (2) years commencing the end of 2025. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to undertake hands on experience in a work environment whilst completing a nationally recognised qualification, completing a Cert III in Water Industry Operations.

COULD THIS BE YOU?

Are you interested in learning about Councils water operations? Do you have a willingness to learn and a passion for a career in water? This could be the opportunity you have been looking for!

We are looking for a driven individual who is punctual, keen to learn and has an interest in hands on field work, science, technology & mechanical work.

The Trainee Operator - Water Operations is responsible for participating in all identified training and development activities within the agreed timescales while also following and interpretating instructions as directed by the Supervisor.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

NSW Drivers LicenceDriver Licence (P1 or P2 is acceptable) Higher School Certificate or Record of School Achievement

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Russell Lyne, Headworks Engineer, on 0435 537 051.

Salary range: Grade T4 - $827.40 per week excluding 12% superannuation. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Sunday, 17 August 2025.

If you’re having any difficulty with the application process or would like to discuss a paper based application, please contact 6767 5443 or email [email protected]

WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

About Our Region

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

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