Trainee Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
DIRECTORATE:
Infrastructure, Planning & Environment
CLASSIFICATION:
Trainee
SALARY:
From $860.50 per week + 12% employer contribution to superannuation
REPORTING TO:
Water Treatment Plant Supervisor / Wastewater Treatment Plan Supervisor
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Temporary Full Time - up to 2 years
THE POSITION:
Assist with the monitoring, operation, maintenance and optimisation AlburyCity's water and wastewater treatment plants, including pumping stations and service reservoirs in accordance with all relevant regulatory and compliance standards including NSW EPA and DPI-Water discharge license.
Our Organisation: We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.
Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We encourage applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages and identities.
Our Values: These are the ways we work, with each other, with our community, and with our partners. They guide our day-to-day decisions, our culture and our direction. This is how we work together to make it happen.
- Accountability (We Own it): We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, support each other to do the same, and strive to do what's right, even when it's hard.
- Working Together (We Work Together): We support each other, share success, and know that when we work together, we go further.
- Integrity (We Do What's Right): We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We are honest, transparent and fair.
- Future Focused (We Look Ahead): We think and act long term for a better future for Our People, community and environment.
Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it's a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.
It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.
Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In 2025 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.
This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.
Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for thebetterment of Albury and Wodonga.
Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
- Our People
External
- Our Community
- Suppliers
- Regulators
- Utilities
- Tours & school groups
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
- Based on a 38 hour week, with hours of work in accordance with the facility roster. This roster may be altered in order to meet changing operational needs and service demands.
- In line with the provisions of the Local Government (State) Award you will also receive the Level 1, Adverse Working Conditions Allowance.
- This position requires enrolment in and completion of a Certificate III Water Industry Operations as part of an AlburyCity traineeship. The study component of the course will be primarily completed outside standard working hours of the position.
- This position is for a temporary period of up to 2 years.
- This position is a formal traineeship and is regulated by the Apprenticeship & Traineeship Act 2001. Applicants with equivalent industry qualifications are ineligible to apply. For further information, please contact the Human Resources Team on 02 6023 8700
- This position involves working in a predominantly outdoor environment where a varying range of temperatures, weather conditions and walking surfaces may be experienced. The position requires a moderate level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake regular physical activities such as walking, lifting, pulling, pushing along with the capacity to maintain normal manual handling tasks across the work day - depending on the nature of the tasks undertaken. The use of relevant work method statements and appropriate WHS standards are an integral part of the role. A full functional and medical assessment is required for this position.
- This position will be provided with vaccination against the following infectious diseases:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing
- This position is located at the AlburyCity Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants with occasional visits to external sites/depots, and AlburyCity Administration Building as required.
ALBURYCITY TRAINEESHIP CRITERIA
To be considered eligible for this position:
- An applicant must not have 50% or more of the identified qualification or a similar or a higher industry qualification completed.
- The recruitment of an AlburyCity Trainee is based on the assumption of no/limited industry skills or knowledge and is not based on age.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Completion of Year 10 or equivalent
- Provisional Licence or Class C (standard) Driver's Licence (compulsory to maintain)
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
- General Construction Industry White Card
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- General interest in water treatment and quality
- Understanding of safe work practices
- Fundamental literacy skills in receiving and executing instructions
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide assistance in the operation and maintenance treatment facilities as directed, including taking corrective action in response to test results and operating issues.
- Assist with routine plant inspection and undertake maintenance activities as required to maintain operating reliability of the treatment facilities.
- Assist with routine maintenance activities associated with the facilities' grounds and buildings.
- Use, handle and store chemicals in accordance with relevant WH&S, and AlburyCity requirements and ensure that chemical dosing is undertaken in an efficient and effective manner to meet plant processes and effluent quality requirements.
- Assist with the construction and commissioning of new assets.
- Assist with sample collection, testing and analysis to monitor and manage treatment plant operations.
- Record and update plant operational and performance data and maintain daily logs of plant operations, relevant test results, scheduled maintenance and plant performance records.
- Use SCADA systems to monitor and control treatment processes.
- Support operations to ensure that the treatment facilities are operated to comply with all regulatory requirements.
- Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
- Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
- Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct.
