Lower Murray Water Rural Customer Traineeship

Lower Murray Water (LMW) is a water corporation providing water services to urban and rural customers along the Murray River, from Koondrook to the South Australian border. With just over 200 staff located in and around Mildura, Swan Hill, Kerang and Robinvale, we are responsible for servicing around 80,000 customers.

We are recruiting for a Trainee in Certificate III in Business to join our Rural Customer Team where you will be learning from and supporting the team responsible for delivering a range of customer services to our rural customers. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate customer orientated person to start your water career and be mentored by a team of professionals with extensive experience in leadership and the water industry. This role is a fulltime up to two-year contract and national traineeship wages and conditions apply.

About the role:

Reporting directly to the Team Leader Rural Customers, this new role will work within a multi skilled tam and will learn a wide variety of skills to support our Rural Customer Service functions such as water licencing, water trading, change of ownerships and hydraulic analysis. Prior water industry experience is not required however we are looking for a motivated individual looking to build a career in the industry.

Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Learning and developing skills relating to the technical requirements of water licensing, water entitlements and trading.
Supporting team members and liaising with customers and members of the public
Processing applications in the Victorian water register and other LMW business systems.
Contributing to a safety-first culture
Representing LMW professionally at all times.

About you:

You are passionate about working with a diverse range of people and building positive relationships with both internal and external customers. Bring in a fast apced team environment drives you, and you are a self-motivated person who is safety conscious. To be successful in this role, you will have the following:

Practical work experience in any industry or role
An interest in the water industry and the important role water plays in our region
Ability to work as part of a team with a can-do attitude
Understanding how you work in a safe, planned and effective manner
Current drivers’ license .

What we offer:

A friendly and inclusive culture
Flexible working options that promote a family-friendly and healthy work-life balance
Broad development opportunities and experiences
Employee Assistance Program offering free confidential counselling services to all employees
Attractive salary package, national training wage.

Working at LMW will inspire you to be passionate, innovative and dynamic. The skills and abilities you bring to the role will be valued, in turn, we are committed to fostering a high-performing culture through continued coaching, developing and learning opportunities which will support an exciting career at LMW.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce and celebrate that everyone at LMW is unique in their own way. These unique differences create a culture at LMW that enhances not only our organisation but also the community in which we serve. If you think this role is for you, apply now!

To apply for this role please prepare a cover letter including responses to the following questions:

Why do you want to work in the Rural Water Industry?
What skills will you bring to the role?

A position description is available on our website https://www.lmw.vic.gov.au/careers/

Email your covering letter and resume to: recruitment@lmw.vic.gov.au by 5:00pm Tuesday 30 November 2021.

Enquiries can be directed to Claudia Scullino on 0477 934 769 or Kaleb Sexton on 03 5051 3401.

Traineeship Opportunity - Certificate IV in Real Estate

This is a fantastic opportunity to enter the Real Estate industry by completing a Traineeship for a Certificate 4 in Real Estate, working with an award-winning team!

There are a variety of different roles in real estate. In all of them, you'll need to enjoy dealing with people and to have the commitment and patience to make the buying, selling or leasing process as stress-free as possible.

Due to our planned growth, we are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic individuals who have a passion for Real Estate to join our expanding team. This is an ideal position for the junior professional that is looking to grow within a professional organisation and enjoy a long and successful career in real estate. The suitable applicant will be responsible for maintaining high volume customer service, full administration support to both Sales and Rental Departments with reception duties.

No experience is required for the role. You’ll receive:

Exceptional support and training
The ability to work with an award-winning team
A career, not just a job
Excellent and energetic team culture
A wide range of additional benefits as part of the Barry Plant Real Estate Group.

Applicants must be well presented, motivated and willing to further their studies as you will be required to complete a traineeship.

To apply, please send your CV to ttaylor@barryplant.com.au

For a confidential discussion please call Tracy Taylor on 0417 338 368.

Traineeship Opportunities - Certificate III in Individualised Support

Training and development is a life long journey at SRS. All employees at SRS complete Certificate III in Individualised Support as a minimum level qualification followed by the Certificate IV in Disability for aspiring Team Leaders and Managers.

Join SRS for their upcoming information session-

Wednesday November 17, 5:00pm to 7:00pm

877 Fifteenth Street Mildura

Contact Sharon Symes on 03 5022 1741 for more information or click here to register.

AFL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNIES - GAME DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS

The AFL is seeking Year 12 students to work as Game Development Officers. Your primary role would be running football clinics and assisting staff in the every day functions of AFL Sunraysia. Immediate start and training in the role provided for potential recruits.

If you are interested please email David Kennedy: David.j.kennedy@afl.com.au

CLUB AQUARIUS MILDURA

Full time work opportunity for your students who may be unsure what 2022 holds for them!

Club Aquarius is Mildura’s largest fitness facility, with two 24hr Clubs located in Mildura, and two new 24hr locations in Irymple and Red Cliffs.

We are currently seeking aFull-time Receptionist who can give a fantastic first impression to every member who walks through our doors.

About the Role

Our receptionists are the face of our Clubs, and are expected to greet members and visitors, explain and sell memberships, manage enquiries, maintain gym cleanliness, and assist with administrative duties including entering and filing member records, data entry and general organisation.

We are seeking a new reception team member who:

~ has great communication skills and a willingness to learn

~ loves working with people and exudes sincerity, warmth and confidence

~ has the intuition to think ahead and prioritise

~ has the ability to multi-task efficiently

~ is organised with excellent time management skills

~ is hardworking and self-motivated.

This position requires working shifts between 5:00am to 9:00pm weekdays, and 8:00am to 1:00pm weekends, on a balanced roster. Due to workplace requirements, the candidate will need to be over 18 or turning 18 early in 2022.

Please contact Narella at Club Aquarius. Call 5023 2280 or email your application to narella@clubaquarius.com.au

Applications close 19 November 2021.

CASUAL ROCKMELON PICKERS NEEDED

Dawson’s Rockmelons are looking for pickers – work picking rock melons is available now, through until March.

The position is based in Red Cliffs. Pickers will need to have their own transport to and from Red Cliffs.

Please contact Brad Dawson 0417 353 361

Looking for a part time job? Register for notifications on job search engines such as Jora. You will receive notifications about up coming casual, part-time or apprenticeship opportunities.

Coles Supermarket Team Member - Mildura (Victoria)

Administration Support (Trainee) - Mildura Health Private Hospital

Food & Beverage Staff - Trentham Estate

Retail Sales Assistant - Spendless Shoes - Mildura VIC

Front Office Receptionist - Commodore Motel Mildura

Warehousing / Electrical Apprenticeship – Programmed

Parks & Gardens Traineeship - Full Time 3 Year - Mildura Rural City Council

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Hairdresser

Retro Hair Contact: Lauren Meurant Ph: 03 5022 7484 Mob: 0488 788 823 Email: retrohairmildura@gmail.com

Engineering

Australian Pioneer Pistachio Company Ltd

Town: Robinvale
Contact: Darren Morgan 0408 147 606

House Painting & Decorating

Samuel Spary
Contact: Samuel Spary
Ph: 03 50221 725
Mob: 0400 276 900
Email: samuelspary@y7mail.com

SMGT

APPRENTICESHIPS

Certificate III Printing
Certificate III Carpentry x3
Certificate III Parks and Gardens
Certificate III Diesel Mechanic x2
Certificate III Painting and Decorating
Certificate III Engineering – Fabrication
Certificate III Cabinet Making

TRAINEESHIPS

Certificate III Retail
Certificate III Fitness
Certificate III Hospitality
Certificate III Business x5
Certificate III Horticulture

If you would like to register with SMGT please go to their website at www.smgt.com.au and scroll down to the link where it states Register with SMGT. Download the form and fill in and attach your resume then email this back to smgt@smgt.com.au or you can drop it off at our office 3 The Crescent Mildura.

If you would like further information or would like to talk to a SMGT Field Officer about an Apprenticeship/Traineeship please call the SMGT office on 03 5022 18 33.

>>>> CURRENT VACANCIES <<<

Workforce Australia currently have the following full-time upcoming Apprenticeships.

MILDURA POSITIONS

Finance Traineeship
Business Administration Traineeship
Plumbing Apprenticeship
Painting Apprenticeship
Auto Electrical Apprenticeship

WEMEN/ROBINVALE POSITIONS

Horticulture Traineeship
Heavy Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship

NANGILOC POSITIONS

Engineering (Fabrication) Apprenticeship
Engineering (Mechanical) Apprenticeship

HORSHAM POSITIONS

Certificate III Automotive Sales (Automotive Spare Parts Sales Apprenticeship)

SWAN HILL POSITIONS

Light Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship

Please email Brooke Harmer or admin@workforcepartnersaustralia.com.au alternatively feel free to phone Robin Kuhne on 0428 289 246

To keep up to date with our vacancies or find more information please visit their website https://workforcepartnersaustralia.com.au/job-vacancies/

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