- Company: Townsville City Council
- Location: North Ward, Townsville
- Salary: $40,913/yr
Townsville City Council at a glance
Townsville City Council - North Ward, Townsville
What This Role Involves
The Trainee Water Industry Operator position at Townsville City Council in North Ward is a part-time role (9 day fortnight) with a maximum term of 12 months. The role involves hands-on experience and training within the water industry operations, preparing for a future career as an operator.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the daily operations at the Garbutt Operations Centre (GOC).
- Participate in maintenance activities related to water infrastructure.
- Learn and understand safety protocols relevant to the water industry.
- Support team members with administrative tasks as required.
Qualifications
To be considered, candidates must hold a Certificate I in Water Industry Operations. The role is open to individuals who have completed their schooling and are within the age range applicable upon commencement of employment.
More About Townsville City Council
Townsville City Council is committed to sustainable development and community well-being, providing essential services including water management in North Ward. The council offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for personal growth and professional development.
Next Steps
The salary range for this position is $40,913 per annum, based on schooling level completion, years out of school, and age upon commencement. Applications close at 11:45pm on Sunday, 30 August 2026.
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Working in North Ward, Townsville
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North Ward is a coastal suburb of Townsville in Queensland, Australia; the 2021 census recorded about 5,073 residents. The suburb sits within the City of Townsville. Broader context is Queensland, Australia’s northeastern state on the Coral Sea and Pacific coast.
Queensland is a state in northeastern Australia, the second-largest and third-most populous state in Australia. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south, respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and the Pacific Ocean; to the state's north is the Torres Strait, separating the Australian mainland from Pa
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National unemployment rate in Australia: 4.1% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in Australia: $65,130 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in Australia: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in Australia: 1.4% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in Australia: 1,633 — via OECD
Average weekly earnings in Queensland: A$1,561 — via Australian Bureau of Statistics
Unemployment rate in Queensland: 4.3% — via Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Build the skills for this role
Prioritise WHS, basic sampling and water-quality awareness, accurate record-keeping, manual handling, and following plant or field procedures under guidance. No certification resources or costs were listed for this vacancy.
Prepare to explain interest in local water services, reliability for early or outdoor shifts, comfort with physical and routine work, and examples of following safety rules. Ask how mentoring, rotations (treatment vs networks), and training hours are structured for the Townsville City Council traineeship.
Best suited to candidates who want a hands-on council traineeship in essential water services, based on-site in Townsville rather than remote, and willing to learn through supervised field and plant work.
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Listing facts
- Role Trainee Water Industry Operations
- Employer Townsville City Council
- Location North Ward, Townsville
- Type Part Time
- Pay (from listing) $40,913/yr
- Posted August 12, 2026
- Apply by September 11, 2026
- Country Australia
- Overview Full job description on this page (224 words)
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