Water Operations Traineeships

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Water Operations Traineeships . Terms and conditions vacancy

• Earn while you learn!
• Gain a Nationally Recognised Qualification
• Shoalhaven City Council

HVTC Shoalhaven in conjunction with Host Employer Shoalhaven City Council, is currently seeking applications for 3 x Water Operations Trainees.

About the company 

HVTC Shoalhaven is an expert in the employment and training of apprentices and trainees in the local region. We are well equipped to support the regions diverse range of industry.

HVTC, is Australia’s oldest Group Training Organisation (GTO) and one of the largest. HVTC is a not-for-profit organisation with an independent Board of Directors and operates from ten regional branches across NSW.  The company has employed and trained more than 20,000 apprentices and trainees over the past 35 years.

HVTC Shoalhaven provides mentoring and support and are seeking committed applicants who possess an enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills.

About the role

A Water Operations Traineeship is a fantastic opportunity for an indivdual wishing to work within a civil and environmental field and formalise their on-the-job training with a Nationally Recognised Qualification.

HVTC have 3 positions that will be based over various waste water plants within the Shoalhaven region.

The traineeship will provide the knowledge and skills to enable a person to undertake a range of activities in the various aspects of the Water industry. A strong emphasis is placed on providing on and off the job training in the monitoring, testing, maintenance and control in water and sewerage assets.

The successful applicant will have a desire and passion for this professional field and a commitment to undertake further studies; with full support and encouragement to develop skills to launch your career forward and gain practical experience in a well-established industry environment.

Duties include but not limited to;

• Monitor and maintain operations in Water Treatment Plants
• Provide support in a range of water construction and works maintenance
• Process, monitor and test calibrations of plant equipment
• Conduct water testing, record results and take required action.

Selection Criteria

• Ability to commit to on and off the job training
• Proven ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain high standards of work
• Commitment to full term of the traineeship and study requirements
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and develop new skills and knowledge
• Demonstrated interested in the vocation of choice
• Ongoing commitment to safety, quality and principles of continuous improvement
• Drivers Licence - P1 or above (Required to drive council vehicles)
• WHS Construction Induction (White Card)

How to Apply:

To be considered for this opportunity, YOU MUST apply online at www.hvtc.com.au by clicking 'Jobs' and selecting the relevant position. We are unable to consider your application if it is not received in this way.

All applications must be completed using a unique, individual email address. Applications using a shared or family email address unfortunately cannot be accepted.

Recruitment Process:

The process will include several stages and may include submitting an online application, responding to email requests to undertake online testing, interviews, reference checking and pre-employment medicals. Timely response to emails and phone calls will enable us to move through

the process in a timely manner. Applicants should regularly check the nominated email account and respond to missed phone calls and voicemail messages.


Applications close midnight 31st July 2018.