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Join Richmond Valley Council and start your career!
Our YES program is open to people of all ages; whether you are leaving school, looking to re-enter the workforce or are wanting a change of career. We are now welcoming applications for our 2026 intake.
We are committed to creating employment opportunities in our community and are proud of the people we have brought through the YES program. We have had over 100 school-based trainees, trainees, apprentices and scholars.
Local government has a variety of exciting industries to work in and provides an opportunity for you to kick-start your career.
A bit about the role:
The role of a Water & Wastewater Operator Trainee is an outdoor role allowing the individual to experience a variety of plumbing and construction related tasks in the fields of both Water and Wastewater service provision. A Wastewater Operator must be able to work cohesively in a team and be able to listen to and follow instructions competently. Outdoor hands-on activities form a majority the tasks in this role, so a passion for outdoor construction is desirable. The Trainee will provide support to both Construction and Maintenance staff in the Water and Wastewater Team.
In a trainee, we look for:
A willingness to work in an outdoor environment
A level of fitness to undertake manual activities
Basic Maths and English
Ability to work with a team
What you can learn:
Constructing water and wastewater mains
Constructing pumping stations
Welding water services
Reading water meters
Maintenance of manholes, valves and many other system components
A traineeship in Wastewater Operations is full time employment for two (2) years and the proposed study will be a Certificate III in Water Industry – Water and Wastewater Operations.
If you have any questions, please contact -
James Sun on 043+ 411 504
Applications will close - 11:30pm Sunday, 2+ September 2026.
About Richmond Valley
The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands.
Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.
We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley, and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.
Our Values
Integrity and Passion
The Way We Do Business
We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
Join Richmond Valley Council and start your career!
Our YES program is open to people of all ages; whether you are leaving school, looking to re-enter the workforce or are wanting a change of career. We are now welcoming applications for our 2026 intake.
We are committed to creating employment opportunities in our community and are proud of the people we have brought through the YES program. We have had over 100 school-based trainees, trainees, apprentices and scholars.
Local government has a variety of exciting industries to work in and provides an opportunity for you to kick-start your career.
A bit about the role:
The role of a Water & Wastewater Operator Trainee is an outdoor role allowing the individual to experience a variety of plumbing and construction related tasks in the fields of both Water and Wastewater service provision. A Wastewater Operator must be able to work cohesively in a team and be able to listen to and follow instructions competently. Outdoor hands-on activities form a majority the tasks in this role, so a passion for outdoor construction is desirable. The Trainee will provide support to both Construction and Maintenance staff in the Water and Wastewater Team.
In a trainee, we look for:
A willingness to work in an outdoor environment
A level of fitness to undertake manual activities
Basic Maths and English
Ability to work with a team
What you can learn:
Constructing water and wastewater mains
Constructing pumping stations
Welding water services
Reading water meters
Maintenance of manholes, valves and many other system components
A traineeship in Wastewater Operations is full time employment for two (2) years and the proposed study will be a Certificate III in Water Industry – Water and Wastewater Operations.
If you have any questions, please contact -
James Sun on 043+ 411 504
Applications will close - 11:30pm Sunday, 2+ September 2026.
About Richmond Valley
The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands.
Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.
We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley, and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.
Our Values
Integrity and Passion
The Way We Do Business
We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Trainee Wastewater Operations position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Evans Head offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
