Treatment Plant Trainee (Prioritised First Nations Position)

• Applications from First Nations peoples will be given prioritised consideration
• If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander please apply. We’ll give your application priority consideration, as per Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
• Full time or part time opportunity, 3 year Traineeship
• Work across our 9 Treatment Plants, car included for work use
• $66,419.57 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus 12% superannuation

Position overview

As our Treatment Plant Trainee, you’ll play a part in driving positive change for the communities we serve. This is a great opportunity to pair your passion in caring for Country and problem solving with hands on learning and development. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn from senior members of the Treatment Plant team and be mentored by one of our leaders.

This role reports to Treatment Plant Operations Manager, within the Operations division. In this role, you will have the opportunity to rotate across our 9 Treatment Plants, spanning across Melbourne’s outer Eastern suburbs to outer Northern suburbs. You will be provided a company vehicle for work use and will have the opportunity to learn a variety of different water treatment technologies. This is a hands-on role, working between head office, site offices, the onsite laboratory and outdoors.

You will be supported to complete a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations. With the view that once you have completed your Traineeship you will be in a great position to apply for a Treatment Plant Operator role when the opportunity arises.

About us

We’re on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We’re one of Australia’s largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria’s population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.
Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you’ll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us. We’re committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.

Your key responsibilities

Initially you will spend time learning about Yarra Valley Water, your team and the systems we use. You will have the opportunity to work alongside members of your team, learning the day-to-day tasks at each Treatment Plant such as:

• Taking water samples, testing them in our onsite laboratory, entering data into spreadsheets
• Learning how to analyse the data and make changes to ensure the Treatment Plant is operating safely and efficiently and
• Cleaning outdoors, washdowns and emptying large bins.

As you build up your knowledge and experience, you will take on more complex tasks, and in time, will be able to work through tasks independently. You will be supported and coached along the way and once settled in, will have the opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations to support your learning.
There is a physical element to this role which will include walking, standing, squatting, kneeling and some manual handling.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who has a passion for problem solving, who is happy to give things a go and ask questions. If you have the following capabilities, please get in touch:

• Analytical thinker
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Eager to learn
• Able to follow guidance and instructions from other team members
• Likes to be part of a team
• Holds a current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Willing to complete Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
• Enjoys working outdoors and alone for periods of time

To view the full position description, click HERE.

Why Yarra Valley Water?

We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow – both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.

• This role is classified as an Officer Level 1.2.1 with a salary of $66,419.57 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus 12% superannuation
• Company vehicle for work use
• Sorry business and ceremonial leave
• Mentoring and supported study
• $650 home office set up allowance for eligible employees
• 14 weeks paid leave parental leave
• 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause
• Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave
• Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.

To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE.

Did you know?

Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

How to apply

Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.

If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander please apply. We’ll give your application priority consideration, as per Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

If you want to learn more, please reach out to Keedan Rigney (Aboriginal Partnerships Project Manager) on (03) 9872 1646 or Rachel Speirs (Senior People Partner) (03) 9872 1429.

This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.

We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI+ community, and people from all cultural backgrounds. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact us via email [email protected] using the subject line: Treatment Plant Trainee (Prioritised First Nations Position) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.