Position Vacant – Re-advertised-Trainee: Services Operator (Tenterfield) – PV 11/25

Tenterfield Shire Council

Position Vacant

Applications are invited for the below positions:

Re-advertised-Trainee: Services Operator (Tenterfield) – PV 11/25

This position would suit an individual with a keen interest in water & wastewater services with a willingness to learn.

Salary: Trainee Scale + Allowances + 11.5% superannuation.

Council has a terrific career opportunity available in the Tenterfield area of the Shire, within our Water & Waste team.

This is approximately a 3-year traineeship, where you will be required to undertake training to obtain Certificate III in Water Industries Operations or equivalent, where you will receive a nationally recognised qualification at completion.

The position will be involved in ensuring the treatment, maintenance and construction of works relating to the provision of water and wastewater services in Tenterfield.

You will possess a great attitude and have the ability to work within our diverse positive team, be reliable and willing to complete essential training and development.

Tenterfield Shire offers a supportive workplace culture built around our values of “ICARE”, with fantastic working conditions and a range of additional benefits to help you enjoy life in our local community, including:

• 9 day fortnight;
• 15 days accumulative annual Sick Leave;
• 4 weeks Annual Leave;
• Annual performance appraisals and Award increases;
• Further learning and development opportunities;
• Access to onsite monthly counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

If you are an individual with these qualities and would like the opportunity to contribute to your community, we encourage you to apply.

Further information and details can be obtained in Council’s Position Information Package, or by contacting Councils Manager Water & Waste, or Manager Workforce, Safety, Risk & Records on 02 6736 6000 (during business hours).

Applications addressing the selection criteria should be emailed to the General Manager at hr@tenterfield.nsw.gov.au quoting the reference number and be submitted by no later than 4.00pm, 25 March 2025.

Tenterfield Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudly embraces the following values: Integrity, Community Focus, Accountability, Respect & Excellence (ICARE).

Applicants must be an Australian citizen/resident or hold a visa that allows employment in Australia.

Hein Basson

General Manager

Please see full details below…

Selection Criteria Trainee Services Operator (Tenterfield)

Position Information Package Trainee Services Operator (Tenterfield)