Are you a talented and passionate individual from the First Nations community

We invite you to join WaterNSW and be part of a thriving, inclusive team that celebrates diversity and values unique perspectives. 

At WaterNSW, we communicate openly and honestly whilst maintaining respect for one another. We understand everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture.

We are currently recruiting for an IT Traineeship and would love to hear from you!

Acknowledgement of Country
WaterNSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Our perks and benefits:

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

• Aboriginal Support Network
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity, cultural understanding and values 
• 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 
• Two years full-time paid work, while studying 1 day per week
• Nationally recognised qualification from a registered training organisation
• Vital workplace experience you can carry anywhere
• Work-integrated learning and nothing to pay for your qualification
• Targeted First Nation employment opportunity!
• Earn an income while you study
• Located in Parramatta

What we are looking for:? 

• A strong desire to contribute your skills and expertise to our business 
• Someone who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent / identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which they were born, has lived or currently lives
• A commitment to promoting and preserving Aboriginal culture and value? 
• Open to all experience levels including labouring, fencing, vegetation management or equivalent.
• Be a great communicator and teammate
• Genuinely passionate about technology and driven to build a career in IT
• Be reasonably proficient in all thing’s technology (computers/telephones/software packages), experience with Microsoft Office would be highly regarded!
• Be a planner, able to prioritise and work through your tasks methodically
• Have a natural attention to detail
• Critical thinking and customer service skills
• Be committed to your formal and ‘on the job’ training for 24 months
• Have a can-do attitude and be an enthusiastic learner

Join us on our journey to build a more inclusive workplace and make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities.

What you will work on: 

You will complete a Certificate IV in Information Technology over 24 months through a combination of formal training and on-the-job experience with your Host Employer, Water NSW (via HVTC).

This unique combination of formal education and work experience will give you the opportunity to work in a range of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) roles, which may include -

• Answering phone calls working on incidents, requests
• Troubleshooting, Analysis, problem solving IT issues
• Imaging laptops / desktops
• Support walkup user enquiries.
• Manage, Supply and Decommission hardware devices such as laptops, phones, monitors and other accessories

Who is WaterNSW?

When people think of essential human services, water supply is one of the first things that come to mind - and that’s where WaterNSW comes in. We are NSW’s primary bulk water supplier, river operator and comprehensive provider for licensing, water trades and water information.

For full details about this role please review the?Position Description. (Please note this can only be accessed on the WaterNSW Careers Page)
Need support with your application? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition Partner to set up a discussion - Azmine Amer at azmine.amer@waternsw.com.au.

Please note applications for this position will close on 15 March 2024.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.