Who Is TasWater?

TasWater provides essential water and sewerage services to homes and businesses across Tasmania 24/7/365. Our core business is to provide:

• The sourcing, treatment and reliable delivery of quality drinking water, and
• The collection, transportation, treatment and safe return of the wastewater to the environment.  

Our vision is to be “a trusted and respected provider of essential services that is making a positive difference to Tasmania”. We do this by living our values and behaviours and making these the foundation of the way we work.

The Opportunity

You will complete Certificate III in Water Industry Operations while undertaking on the job training in all aspects of water and sewer operations, including:

• Fixing water main breaks 
• Cleaning and clearing sewer mains and blockages.
• Undertaking preventative maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Checking, monitoring and observing plant and equipment.
• Taking water and sewerage samples.

This is a 3 year position that attracts traineeship wages. You will be required to fill in on the West Coast on a 2 in 6 week rotating roster (accommodation will be provided).

Your Application

Please go to https://www.taswater.com.au/About-Us/Careers and download and complete the application form for this position. If you are applying via SEEK, upload the application form as your ‘Cover Letter’ and attach your resume. You can also apply by sending the application form and your resume to careers@taswater.com.au  

We are looking for individuals with the following skills and attributes:

• Satisfactory completion of Year 10.
• Current C class manual driver’s licence.
• Interest in and willingness to learn about the water industry.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to work in all kinds of weather.

Why join the TasWater Team?

We recognise that it is our people who play a key role in helping us achieve our vision to be “a trusted and respected provider of essential services that is making a positive difference to Tasmania”.

We look for highly talented and motivated people whose values align with our own. You can find out more about our values and what we do at https://www.taswater.com.au/About-Us/Who-is-TasWater-/Who-is-TasWater-

You can look forward to working in an exciting, stimulating and innovative workplace that provides a range of opportunities to make a real difference to the community. We encourage our people to take part in comprehensive training and career development, with a focus on innovative thinking. We understand that a work life balance in today's climate is important, offer flexible working arrangements and consider health and safety to be our number one priority.

More information

• Visit our website https://www.taswater.com.au/About-Us/Careers to find out more about the role and view the position description.
• For assistance in applying, go to https://www.taswater.com.au/About-Us/Careers/Applying-for-a-position
• Make sure you follow the instructions in the ‘Your Application’ section above to give yourself the best chance of being selected for interview.
• Submit your application via the ‘Apply Now’ button in SEEK or send directly to careers@taswater.com.au      

For further information, please contact Paul Walker, Coordinator North West Services on 0408 453 278 or paul.walker@taswater.com.au

Applications close 12 noon on 5 June 2019.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.