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IW301 Coordinator Water Utilities

Cabonne Council

Cudal, Australia

Date posted: June 11, 2024

Closes: Jun 30, 2024


Cabonne Council has an exciting opportunity to join our Water Utilities department as the coordinator. This role provides leadership in the day-to-day workings of Water and Wastewater services to the community.

This role is a full-time role, based out of Cudal.

Working for Cabonne Council provides a rewarding opportunity to work for and in a close-knit community. The operation does not require shift work or rotational rostering, instead working Monday to Friday, providing flexibility for the perfect work/life balance. The position operates over a 35-hour week with a 9-day fortnight.

An overview of the position's activities and responsibilities is provided below.

Purpose of the Position

  • To
    ensure the successful completion of the budgeted operations, maintenance and
    capital works program for Water and Wastewater.
  • Provide
    leadership in the day-to-day workings of the Water and Wastewater services to
    the community, applying a high level of customer service and responsiveness and
    ensuring relevant regulatory compliance and licensing requirements are
    maintained.
  • To
    coordinate the delivery of projects on time, budget and in accordance with
    Council’s Project Management Framework.
  • To
    assist in the development and maintenance of asset management plans for Water
    and Wastewater assets in accordance with Council’s Asset and Financial
    Management frameworks and enabling data driven decision making.

For more details about this role, please refer to the attached position description.

Qualifications:

Essential

  • High
    level people management skills.
  • Relevant
    industry qualifications and experience OR experience in a similar
    role.
  • Class
    C driver’s license.

Desirable

  • Certificate
    IV Water Industry Operations or equivalent experience
  • Liquified
    chlorine gas awareness training.
  • Fluoride
    training.
  • Construction
    Induction Certificate (White Card)

Skills & Experience:

  • It is desirable to have demonstrated experience in the following fields:
    • water and wastewater treatment
      industry,
    • operating a water and/or
      wastewater treatment plant,
    • operating ClearSCADA in
      treatment plant operations,
    • and water quality testing and
      sampling.
  • An understanding of relevant
    legislation including Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, Liquid Trade
    Waste Regulation Guidelines, Australian Wastewater Reuse Guidelines,
    Australian New Zealand Surface Water Guidelines.
  • Experience in leading, motivating and
    building capability of staff.
  • Knowledge of project management and
    successful delivery of projects.
  • Knowledge of asset management,
    planning and using data for decision making.
  • Excellent communication and
    negotiating skills.
  • Commitment to exceptional customer
    service and ability to manage customer expectations.
  • Computer and systems skills and the
    ability to learn and apply new technologies.
  • Experience in financial management,
    setting and monitoring budgets.

Other details relating to this position:

  • This position is graded 9-11 ($1568.20 - $1966.50 gross per week).
  • Access to salary packaging, fitness passport, Council's Employee Assistance Program, mobile phone, leaseback vehicle with full private usage or an allowance for private vehicle usage.
  • Employment is under the Local Government (State) Award 2023.
  • You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
  • Cabonne Council proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.
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