Civil Maintenance Trainee (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position)

Civil Maintenance Trainee
(Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position)

Employment Type:  Full-Time Fixed-Term - 2 year

Central Highlands Water is a major regional employer, and we want you to join us!

We have an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person to join our Maintenance Delivery team. Be a part of a diverse, collaborative and supportive team-based environment.  

About us

At Central Highlands Water (CHW) we provide drinking water, sewerage, trade waste and recycled water services to residents and businesses in the Central Highlands region of Victoria. We are a public sector employer with a proud history spanning more than 150 years of supporting regional prosperity through service excellence.

CHW is a growing business which strives to create a thriving and sustainable region by providing the highest quality water related services to our diverse customer base. This opportunity is a vital role to shape the future of how our services support our community.

CHW acknowledges the Traditional Owners/Peoples of the land on which we operate, including Dja Dja Wurrung, Wadawurrung, Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung, Tjap Wurrung, and Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk Peoples

To learn more about CHW and how our everyday people contribute to the Central Highlands region of Victoria, visit our website, or check out our LinkedIn or Instagram pages!

The opportunity

The Civil Maintenance Trainee will perform operational preventative and responsive civil maintenance activities, while also undertaking Certificate III Water Industry Operations.

This traineeship will complete a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (NWP30222). This course covers a variety of units, such as:

• WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes.
• Assess, implement and report environmental procedures.
• Maintain and repair network assets for drinking water.
• Maintain and repair network assets for wastewater.
• Monitor and operate wastewater collection and transfer systems

This development opportunity will also come with the appropriate induction, development training, and mentorship, in line with the successful applicant’s experience and requirements.

View a more detailed position description.

About you

This is an Identified position only available to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates.
Safety is our No. 1 priority, and we expect you will actively contribute to and foster a 'safety first' culture that supports our aspiration of zero harm. This means you care deeply about the physical and psychological safety of people so that our team return home in great shape at the end of the day.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Minimum Year 10 education level satisfactorily completed.
• Experience in the operation of a range of plant and/or machinery would be an advantage.

What's in it for you?

Working for one of the region's largest employers you will be part of an organisation that is high achieving, cohesive and always striving for better customer outcomes. We're full of "everyday people" who are great to work with and reflect our community! We're offering a supportive environment and offer a huge range of employee options and benefits. Other benefits include accrued time off, generous leave options, professional development, industry collaboration, health and wellbeing programs and a supportive management team.

At CHW you will:

• Have access to training and development opportunities that will further develop your knowledge and skills.
• Be part of an organisation that strongly promotes work life balance, flexibility, safety and wellbeing.
• Work in an organisation that makes a difference to our community.
• Be part of an organisation that cares about you, your safety and wellbeing.

Have questions?

For a confidential chat about the role, please contact Ronnie Burns our recruitment partner at Yambuk Labour Solutions on 0472 669 938 or via email at ronnie@wls.net.au

• Please note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, fitness to work, qualifications, work history, work visa, and police record history.
• This role may be subject to a probation period.
• Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply for this position.

How to apply

Please ensure you provide a cover letter and your resume.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
For a confidential chat about the role or to apply, please email Ronnie Burns  ronnie@wls.net.au.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please also contact Ronnie Burns.

At CHW we are dedicated to supporting our team's physical and mental wellbeing. We offer flexible and hybrid working opportunities. We assist our team to develop, as people and as leaders. We value diversity and inclusion - our workforce is a place where the melding of a range of views and perspectives is celebrated