Control Room Trainee / Water Administration Trainee
Network Operations & Maintenance
Temporary Full Time (12 months from appointment)
Hervey Bay
% of Stream A Level 1 - $42,343 OR minimum wage if over 21
+ 8-day fortnight
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
What we are looking for:
We're looking for a motivated and organised trainee who is keen to learn and start their career in administration. This entry-level role is ideal for school leavers or young people wanting real workplace experience in a supportive team environment while completing a nationally recognised qualification.
This traineeship has been made available with the assistance of funding under the Queensland Government's Skilling Queenslanders for Work - First Start Program. The First Start Program primarily targets young Queensland school leavers and disadvantaged job seekers considered at risk of enduring prolonged period of unemployment and accordingly, certain information is required from applicants to confirm eligibility for participation.
Funding Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Youth aged 15-24 years
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island people
Mature-age job seekers (45 years or older)
Non English Speaking Background
People with a disability
Please click here to view a full position description.
Please click here to view the First Start Funding Guidelines
What your day will look like:
Assisting with basic finance tasks such as data entry and reports
Supporting payroll and accounts payable processes
Typing documents, correspondence, and meeting notes
Organising records and maintaining accurate information
Providing friendly customer service to staff and customers
Working as part of a team and learning new skills every day
What you'll need for success:
Good written and verbal communication skills
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, email)
Willingness to learn and complete a Certificate III qualification
Ability to work well in a team
Positive attitude and good time management
Class C Driver's Licence (or ability to obtain)
What's nice to have:
Interest in administration, finance or local government
Confidence working with numbers and data
Customer service experience (school, work or volunteering)
Benefits of Working with Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.
We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.
What we Offer:
Values based culture
Employee discount shopping program
Professional development
Flexible working arrangements including work from home
Study assistance program
Novated leasing
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Paid emergency services leave
Uniform subsidy
Years of service rewards
Apply now:
Applications close 11pm on Monday 23 February 2026
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.
Also, to assist in shortlisting, please record a video no longer than 3 minutes and no larger than 32MB, answering the below questions:
What motivated you to apply for this position?
Tell us something interesting about yourself that isn't on your resume.
For further details please contact Alicia Murphy (Control Room Supervisor) at or on
Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.