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 professional development support.
- Other info: Travel across Australia and the South Pacific while building relationships in diverse communities.
- 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 are essential.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ 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 Essential
- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or equivalent qualification
- Significant experience within the water industry
- Current driver's licence
- Willingness to travel regularly
Desirable
- 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
- Professional development opportunities
- 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
Even if you've never considered a career in training before, we'd love to hear from you. Many of our most successful trainers joined us after long careers in water operations and discovered a rewarding new way to contribute to the industry.
If you have any questions about this exciting opportunity please contact Sherelyn Hallam.
Water Industry Trainer & Assessor Simmonds & Bristow employer: Water Industry Operators Association of Australia
Water Industry Operators Association of Australia offers structured training and development opportunities, fostering a collaborative team culture. Employees benefit from competitive pay and the chance to work in an essential industry that supports environmental sustainability. The organization is committed to professional growth, providing clear pathways for career advancement.
Contact Details:
Water Industry Operators Association of Australia Recruitment Team
