Trainee Treatment Plant Operator

Mareeba Shire Council’s ongoing commitment to improving workforce participation, promoting job and economic growth within the Shire is being boosted by new trainee positions.

Council has been granted funding from the Queensland Government as part of the First Start Program to provide trainee opportunities for young Queensland school leavers and other job seekers.

How would you like to you earn while you learn, have the costs of your training course covered and receive invaluable mentoring and on-the-job training allowing you to accelerate your career path and gain practical experience while obtaining a recognised qualification?

Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is interested in undertaking a 12 month traineeship in Water Industry Operations.

What we are looking for:

You will need to be a motivated individual who will positively contribute and work as part of a hardworking team You will need to have good verbal and written communications skills that will enable you to communicate effectively and complete course work to the required standard within the specified timeframe You will need to meet the prerequisite requirements and be eligible to enrol in an approved course

You will also need to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment medical assessment.

What we can offer you:  

Opportunity to undertake an accredited qualification – Cert III in Water Industry Operations Above Award trainee wages and conditions Mareeba Allowance – up to $1,651 per annum Work/Life balance – Rostered day off every fortnight 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

To apply for this position, please send the following documents to Council’s  recruitment email address [email protected]

Cover letter (no more than 300 words) Current resume Completed Employment Application form

Applications close: Wednesday, 19 July 2023  

For further information contact Wayne Siganto, Supervisor Treatment Plant Operations on 0428 773 989 (during business hours only).Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.