Sewer Operations Attendant

About the Opportunity

Our Water and Sewer team provides an essential service to our community. Servicing over 77,000 residents and consisting of 8 wastewater treatment plants, 160 wastewater pumping stations and 846km of sewer mains. PMHC offers exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and motivated employees, with the potential to serve the community while gaining the skills needed to build a successful and meaningful career within the water industry.

This role offers:

Regular opportunity for salary progression including within the first 3 months
Regular and set working hours including a 9-day fortnight providing a great work-life balance
The opportunity to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks leave per year
Opportunities for further learning and career progression
Attractive on call allowances and overtime rates
We are looking for a Sewer Operations Attendant who is motivated and eager to join a busy team tasked with maintaining this sophisticated wastewater network. To be successful you should have experience in construction, hold a HR truck license or willing to obtain HR license prior to being appointed and be prepared to learn and develop your knowledge and skill base. Our Wastewater Operations team are an experienced team who strive to provide the best they can to our community.

The primary responsibility of the Sewer Operations Attendant is to undertake maintenance and construction works associated with the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council wastewater reticulation network. Specifically, you will be required to:

Complete connections, repairs and maintenance of wastewater mains and other components within the reticulation system
Respond to emergencies and organise resources/materials as required.

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment type: Permanent, full-time role (38 hours per week with 9-day fortnight)

Salary (exclusive of super): Starting salary of $1,154.10 per week with the opportunity for competency-based progression.

Allowance: Adverse Working Level 1 / On-call / Sewer Choke

Benefits:

Fortnightly RDO
PPE provided
Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
Career development opportunities
Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
Long service leave after 5 years
Generous employee assistance program
Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

About the Port Macquarie Hastings Region

The region is one of Australia's most enviable locations. We boast a stunning hinterland, kilometres of pristine beaches, national parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries, theatres and a genuine community vibe. The Mid-North Coast is perfect for hiking, surfing, camping, fishing, exploration, sports, arts, theatre, food and wine.

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role please contact Jay Charnock, Sewer Operations Coordinator on 02 6581 8153.

Interested in Applying?

Please complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to the essential and desirable criteria within the selection criteria, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.

You will find the position description & selection criteria when you apply for the role.

You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.

Applications Close: Tuesday 29 October 2024 11:30pm

Notes:

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

Please upload documents in PDF format.

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