Cadetships & Work Experience

Hunter Water is committed to the training and development of its employees and giving back to the community through long-standing schemes for students such as Cadetships, UNISS Scholarships through the University of Newcastle, Vacation work, and Work Experience.

If you are applying for a position with Hunter Water, click here for a summary of ‘Working for Hunter Water’ or here  for more detailed information on the organisational structure.

All enquiries should be directed to our Human Resources section.

Cadets are employed as undergraduates and supported through the course of their studies while undertaking work assignments to provide hands-on experience. All positions are located at our Head Office in Newcastle.

Cadets will typically undertake work assignments on a project basis with Supervisors ensuring that outcomes are defined, resources made available and appropriate training and support provided. Projects are selected on the basis that they complement, where possible, subjects undertaken at University.

The duties of the Cadet evolve over time and include the opportunity to learn many functions throughout the organisation. Professional development for Cadets involves a rotation process. There are two primary Rotation Circles – Business/Finance and Engineering, with a minimum period for all Cadets in Field Operations.

The basic skills required to achieve success in this position are listed below. It is important that candidates relate to these requirements in their written applications, as this will form the initial phase of the selection process.

• Be currently undertaking degree studies (ideally a second year student when you apply)
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer focus
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Strong achievement focus
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously but also as part of a team to achieve specified results
• Highly developed computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to use relevant software applications that enable the manipulation and analysis of data

If you are interested in applying for a cadetship you must forward an Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and your most current results transcript to Human Resources explaining why you would like to undertake a cadetship with Hunter Water.

Human Resources
Work Experience Applications
PO Box 5171
HRMC  NSW  2310
Ph: (02) 4979 9799
Email: humanres@hunterwater.com.au

UNISS Scholarships

The University of Newcastle has a scholarship scheme known as UNISS. Hunter Water provides development opportunities for students each year to work on projects complementary to their studies through this program. The UNISS Scholar scheme involves the student undertaking their 4 year degree over 5 or 6 years with blocks of full-time study and full-time work interchanged. The scholars are drawn from a variety of disciplines. Hunter Water provides rotation opportunities for successful UNISS scholars across the organisation throughout the duration of their scholarship.

Further information about the UNISS program can be accessed through the University of Newcastle at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/uniss/index.html .

Work Experience

Work experience students will be provided with exposure to an operational work environment whilst gaining guidance and feedback from a skilled supervisor in a work team. Every effort will be made to facilitate work experience for interested students. However, the demand on the organisation to provide work experience may result in some applications being declined.

If you are interested in undertaking work experience with Hunter Water you must complete the Work Experience Application Form  and forward it to Human Resources at least two months prior to the required commencement date.

Human Resources
Work Experience Applications
PO Box 5171
HRMC  NSW  2310
Ph: (02) 4979 9799
Email: humanres@hunterwater.com.au

Hunter Water offers the opportunity for students to work over the Christmas holiday period assisting them with completion of the industrial experience required through their degree.

The period of paid work experience is typically 12 weeks over December, January and February.
During this time, students will be exposed to an operational work environment while gaining guidance and feedback from a skilled supervisor in a work team.

Hunter Water has vacancies for Christmas Vacation Work for students currently in their 2nd or 3rd year of a Degree in:

• Engineering; or
• Commerce

If you are interested in undertaking vacation work you must forward an Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and your most current results transcript to Human Resources explaining why you would like to undertake vacation work at Hunter Water.

Human Resources
Vacation Work Applications
PO BOX 5171
HRMC  NSW  2310
Ph: (02) 4979 9797
Fax: (02) 4979 9661
Email: humanres@hunterwater.com.au

Applications have now closed for 2007.  In-take for 2008 Applications will commence around August 2008, so keep your eyes posted.