What you’ll do -

Whilst studying a Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical working with Shoalhaven City Council over 4 years, you’ll have the opportunity to work on:

- Carry out installation and maintenance for Shoalhaven Water assets
- Read and interpret drawings and measure components
- Mark out jobs, set up machines, prepare materials, tools and fixtures for machining
- Assemble, maintain and repair equipment/machines

What we’re looking for -

- Commitment to both on and off the job training
- Show enthusiasm toward learning opportunities
- Valuable, clear communication skills, both verbal and written
- Eager to learn a trade

Must-haves -

- White Card
- Drivers licence (P1 and above), and reliable transport
- Working with Children’s Check
- NSW National Police Check
- Willingness to undergo pre-employment medical (audiometry, spirometry, drug and alcohol screening, functional capacity assessment)

Why Zeal Futures? We do more than just get you a job. We employ you and back you the whole way – with training, mentoring, guidance, support and real career opportunities. Real income, real skills.

Perks include

- Nationally recognised training
- Access to coaching, training & support
- Discounts on Health & Wellbeing services

- Counselling and ongoing mentoring
- Opportunities to rotate across employers for further exposure.

How to apply





- Click “Apply” or visit zealfutures.com.au/vacancies
- Upload your resume and a short cover letter
- We’ll be in touch with next steps if you are successful!

What’s next? After submitting your online application, you may be invited to complete online testing, interviews, and pre-employment medicals. We’ll also contact your references if you progress through these recruitment stages. Please be sure to check your emails (including your junk folder) and respond to missed phone calls, voicemail messages and text messages.

Questions? Contact Tas Gool on [0400 131 046](tel:0400 131 046).

Applications close 25th September 2026.

Zeal Futures is an equal opportunity employer and proud Diversity Champion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women in trades, mature-age applicants, and people with disabilities or diverse cultural backgrounds. If you require assistance with the recruitment process (for instance, this may be filling out forms, interviews, or completing online tests), please contact your recruitment representative.

We are happy to provide any necessary reasonable adjustments or assistance you may need. Please do not hesitate to ask for any help. We look forward to hearing from you.

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