Trainee Operator - Water Treatment Plant

We have an opportunity for a Trainee Water Operator in Armidale. The successful person will be trained to help our team operate and maintain the Armidale Water Filtration Plant and water reticulation infrastructure. Duties may include operating and maintaining water treatment plants, monitoring and conducting water testing, and performing sampling and dam surveillance. You will also be responsible for operating and maintaining pumping stations, inspecting reservoirs, and performing grounds maintenance.

As well as learning the on-the-job responsibilities and duties, we will also support you through an Certificate II in Water Industry Operations.

About You

You are a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for learning. With a keen interest in the water industry, you are always eager to expand your knowledge and skills. Your ability to learn quickly and listen effectively allows you to adapt to new challenges and contribute meaningfully to any team. You bring a strong work ethic and valuable experience in related fields, which further enhances your capability to excel in this role.

At Council, we believe in looking out for each other and the community we serve. Whether you're out in the field or helping customers face-to-face, our values—wellbeing, inclusion, commitment, and transparency—guide everything we do.

We’re looking for people who bring a positive attitude, take pride in their work, and support their teammates to do the same.

If you care about doing a good job and making a real difference every day, we’d love to have you on the team.

We want to hear about you! So, in your application, tell us about…

• Why do you want to work at Armidale Regional Council?
• What makes you the best person for the role?
• If you have any, please share qualifications and experience relevant to the role.

Please include a CV. We also want you to upload a video of yourself (no longer than 3 minutes*) answering the following:

• Briefly introduce yourself,
• Tell us about something you have done that you are really proud of, and tell us
• Tell us about the BEST day you’ve had at work.

*Please note only .mov, .mp4, .wmv, and and avi. files are accepted with a size limit of 50mb.

Please note:

• Only the five (3 written, 2 video) questions need to be addressed in your application, however your resume will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the Position Description attached to this advertisement.
• You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations to your application.

We want you to enjoy working at Armidale Regional Council as much as we do, so here’s what’s included:

• Salary in line with Local Government (State) Award
• 9-day fortnight
• Generous leave entitlements

Want to help shape a better future for your community and work with a great bunch of people? Come join the Water & Wastewater team – find out how below!

• If you would like further information on the role, please contact Josh Fern, Supervisor Water Treatment Plant on 0499 415 990 for a confidential discussion.
• Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
• Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.

Applications close 11.30pm, Sunday, 18 May 2025.