Trainee Treatment Operator - Water and Sewer

Singleton Council is excited to offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to kick-start your career. Applications are now open for our Future Ready Singleton program that allows you to develop valuable skills and experience on the job while studying. Be part of a team that adds value to the community and values your contributions. 

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED. 
 
As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. 

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

The Trainee Treatment Operator is part of the Water and Sewer Treatment Team who deliver high quality drinking water and treated sewage services to the Singleton community. The Treatment team are responsible for the effective day-to-day operation of Council’s water and sewer treatment plants, chemical dosing facilities, pump stations, reservoirs and associated infrastructure. This involves hands on operation duties such as undertaking testing, data recording, inspections, maintenance, reporting in line with approved procedures and individual work plans and the use of several IT systems including remote monitoring and system control.  

Key responsibilties include;

• Assist in carrying out work relating to water and sewer treatment
• Assist in the inspection, monitoring and operation of disinfection, pH correction, filtration, fluoridation equipment, sewage treatment systems 
• Assist in the accurate identification, measuring, dosing, handling, dosing and disposal of chemicals
• Assist in conducting water quality sampling, lab testing, calculations, analysis and interpretation of results, including identifying process issues and possible solutions and reviewing process performance
• Assist in investigating and responding to operational issues / incidents within the water and sewer treatment systems
• Operate plant and equipment

This position is offered on a temporary basis (up to 2-year traineeship) working 38 hours per week. 

Remuneration package for this position is based in accordance with the Local Government (state) Award in the range of $803.30 - $920.10 per week plus superannuation and other award allowances.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:   

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks 

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:     

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:   

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:   

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE? 

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council?  Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description.

INTERESTED?

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact People and Culture on (02) 6578 7290.  

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY 23 JANUARY 2025.