Water Industry Operations Traineeship
Benefits:
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform provided
- Structured career growth through a professional development program
Your Host Employer:
Redland City Council proudly serves the Redlands Coast community, delivering essential services and shaping a thriving, sustainable region. With over 1,000 employees across diverse teams, we maintain roads, parks, waterways, and islands, and provide services like waste, water, libraries, and community events.
Ranked among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing, Redlands is a great place to live, work, and grow. We value diversity and inclusion, ensuring every team member feels respected, supported, and able to contribute their best.
The Role:
Location: Cleveland QLD
Duration: 12-month Traineeship
Start Date: ASAP
As a Water Industry Operations Trainee, you will work alongside experienced mentors to learn and apply skills in operating and maintaining treatment processes, including membrane technology and environmental management practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in operating the 8 treatment plants across Council area
- Safely perform outdoor manual tasks
- Learn to carry out laboratory sampling and testing to monitor the processes
- Monitor and protect water sources and the environment
- Follow safety procedures and work well in a team
As part of your Traineeship, you’ll join Redland City Council’s Professional Development Program, giving you structured learning, networking opportunities, and exposure to Council-wide operations.
About You:
To be successful in this Traineeship, you will need to:
- Enjoy working outdoors
- Be committed, reliable and hardworking
- Manage and prioritise tasks under pressure
- Work effectively in a team and independently
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Be safety-conscious and willing to follow procedures
Role Requirements:
- Driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
- Good physical fitness for manual tasks
- Be willing to complete a pre-employment functional assessment (including drug and alcohol screening)
- Previous experience in water operations or related fields (advantageous)
About Maxima:
Maxima is a leading Group Training Organisation – we manage recruitment, placement and ongoing support of trainees and apprentices on behalf of our host employers. We aim to help you kick-start your career into the job or industry of your choice, boost your employment credentials and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to succeed in the future.
For further information please visit our website www.maxima.com.au
Note: candidates must meet the criteria outlined in the Skilling Queenslanders for Work First Start guidelines. Suitability will be assessed in line with these requirements.
This position is paid under the National Training Wage.
Redland City Council gratefully acknowledges the funding provided by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training under the First Start Program.
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