At a Glance
- Tasks: Share your water industry expertise and train the next generation of professionals.
- Company: Join Simmonds & Bristow, Australia's leading water specialist with over 60 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and TAE sponsorship.
- Other info: Travel across Australia and the South Pacific while working in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Australia's water industry while helping others succeed.
- Qualifications: Hands-on water industry experience and a passion for teaching.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Share Your Knowledge. Shape the Future of Australia's Water Industry. You've built your career operating, maintaining or managing water infrastructure across treatment, networks, dams, irrigation or bulk water systems. Now you have the opportunity to share that expertise and help develop the next generation of water industry professionals.
About Us
Simmonds & Bristow is Australia's Regional and Remote Water Specialist. For more than 60 years, we have supported water utilities, local government, mining companies and remote communities across Australia. As a nationally recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO), we deliver practical, industry-led training that helps operators develop the skills needed to provide safe, reliable and sustainable water services. Our team delivers training, operational support and technical services across Australia and the South Pacific.
About the Role
We are seeking a Water Industry Trainer & Assessor to join our growing training team. This role is ideal for an experienced water industry professional who enjoys sharing knowledge, developing others and helping operators succeed. You don't need to be a career trainer. We're particularly interested in speaking with operators, supervisors and technical specialists looking for a new challenge.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver nationally recognised training programs
- Facilitate practical, workplace-based and classroom learning
- Conduct assessments and support learners
- Develop and improve training resources
- Work closely with utilities, councils and industry clients
- Travel to client sites across Australia
- Support continuous improvement and quality outcomes within our RTO
What We're Looking For
- Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Water & Wastewater Operations – treatment, water quality, process optimisation and SCADA systems
- Networks & Distribution – water and wastewater networks, pump stations and operational maintenance
- Dams, Catchments & Bulk Water – dam operations, catchment management and bulk water systems
- Irrigation & Rural Water – irrigation schemes, channels, regulators and water delivery systems
- Highly regarded but not essential:
- Hydrographic or hydrometric monitoring
- Flood warning and water resource monitoring systems
- Groundwater monitoring and management
- Advanced water resource operations
About You
You'll enjoy this role if you:
- Enjoy helping others learn and develop
- Can explain technical concepts clearly and practically
- Are comfortable facilitating training and working with groups
- Are a practical and methodical problem solver
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Value professionalism, quality and continuous improvement
- Enjoy variety and building relationships with clients and communities
Qualifications
- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or equivalent qualification
- Significant experience within the water industry
- Current driver's licence
- Willingness to travel regularly
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122, TAE40116 or equivalent)
- Advanced water industry qualifications
Don't Have a TAE?
That's okay. If you're the right industry professional, we'll support you to obtain the qualification and transition into training and assessment.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Hybrid working arrangements
- TAE sponsorship for suitable candidates
- Supportive and experienced team environment
- Diverse work across multiple water industry sectors
- Travel throughout Australia and the South Pacific
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future capability of the water industry
Water Industry Trainer & Assessor in Brisbane employer: Simmonds & Bristow Pty Ltd
At Simmonds & Bristow, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in the water industry, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values knowledge sharing and professional growth. Our commitment to employee development is evident through our TAE sponsorship program and diverse training opportunities across Australia and the South Pacific, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.
Contact Details:
Simmonds & Bristow Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
