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First Nations - Digital/Information Technology Traineeship

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Ready to make a splash in your career?

WaterNSW is currently hiring for a Digital/Information Technology Trainee to join our Digital team.

We currently have 1 x position based out of Parramatta available.

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.

This opportunity is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only in pursuit of a 5% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce participation rate and is in line with the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Why WaterNSW: 

We believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer:.  

  • A supportive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity, cultural understanding and values

  • We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit ourWORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities

  • No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.

  • An opportunity to work on country and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the NSW communities. (Visit our First Nations programs page for more information) https://www.waternsw.com.au/about-us/our-business/first-nations-programs  

  • Aboriginal Support Network  

What you’ll do:

You will complete a Certificate IV in Information Technology qualification over 24 months through a combination of formal training with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and practical on-the-job experience with Zeal Futures and the Host Employer (WaterNSW).

This traineeship is your gateway to completing a nationally recognized qualification while gaining invaluable hands-on experience across diverse areas of Information Technology.

A Day In the Life as a Digital/Information Technology Traineewill include:

  • Answer phone calls related to incidents and requests.
  • Troubleshoot IT issues and provide effective solutions.
  • Image laptops and desktops.
  • Assist users with walk-up inquiries.
  • Manage and decommission hardware devices like laptops and monitors.
  • Support various projects and office locations.
  • Contribute to a knowledge base and share suggestions in meetings.

We’re looking for motivated individuals with the following qualities and skills:

  • Eager to learn and develop skills, with the ability to be open to constructive feedback.
  • A proactive mindset, ready to tackle challenges with a positive attitude.
  • The ability to follow instructions and adhere to workplace safety procedures.
  • A proactive mindset, ready to tackle challenges with a positive attitude.
  • Flexibility to travel to other operational locations as needed.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • A positive, friendly, and helpful demeanour.

To be successful, you’ll need to meet the following selection criteria:

  • First Nations Targeted opportunity: Applicants must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
  • Driver’s Licence P1 or above
  • The ability to meet pre-employment requirements, including a medical which involves a Fitness Functional Assessment and Drug and Alcohol screening and a police check.

WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.

We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au

How to apply?

To apply for this role, complete the application form (available at the bottom of the page).

For more information, please reach out to: Talent Acquisition Partner Azmine Amer at azmine.amer@waternsw.com.au

 

Please note applications for this position will close on 05 February 2025.

You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW. 

 

 We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Privacy and collection of your personal information

If you apply for a position via our website or recruitment@waternsw.com.au, WaterNSW may collect your personal information. Please visit WaterNSW’sPrivacy Page to view the Careers Collection Notice for more information about how WaterNSW collects, uses, and discloses your personal information.

Anti Discrimination Act 1977

Under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), an exemption is given from sections 8, 25, 51 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to Water NSW to advertise designate and recruit positions for:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only in pursuit of a 5% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce participation rate.