Water Industry Trainee

Become an integral part of our Recycled Water Treatment Team.

We live in a unique part of the state, with rivers and lakes systems at the heart of the region. We provide an essential service to our local customers, and pride ourselves on the important contribution that we make to the community.

Our people are the key to our success, and this role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the efficiency of our networks to meet customer expectations now and into the future.

About the role

The Water Industry Trainee is an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic person to learn and develop a range of skills to support their completion of a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations.

The water treatment trainee will assist in the delivery of maintaining and operating the recycled water treatment plants, water treatment plants disinfection/monitoring plants.

This role will also assist in the implementation of preventable and proactive maintenance program covering all treatment facilities maintained by EGW including equipment, pumps and buildings as well as utilizing monitoring software to ensure network performance is being met.

About you

We are looking for someone with a positive approach and a keen interest in building a career in a role that directly contributes to the successful outcomes of our organisation.

This role would suit a candidate willing to learn, motivated to succeed and achieve a qualification whilst contributing to the organisation.

A full drivers’ licence and ability to participate in a stand-by roster for emergency call-outs is a requirement of this role.

We invest heavily in our people to support their professional development, so we are after a motivated candidate who is the right fit for the team, with a desire to learn and contribute to the success of the Recycled Water Treatment Team.

Apply now!

East Gippsland Water provides an inclusive work environment, offering ongoing professional development opportunities, a workplace culture that supports work-life balance, and the opportunity to directly contribute to the community and environment in which we live and work.

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace, we strongly encourage applications from experienced women and men, First Nations People, people with differing abilities, LGBTQI+, culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with our community.

Applications should include a resume and covering letter outlining how you can contribute to the team’s success, and outlining your skills and experience against the KEY SELECTION CRITERIA responsibilities of the role.

Applications close Sunday 12 January 2025.

To find out more about this position, you can obtain a Position Description by visiting our website egwater.vic.gov.au/positions-vacant, or by emailing our People & Culture team at vacancies@egwater.vic.gov.au or on 03 5150 4444.

*Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National

Police Check.