Sewer System Operator

About the role

Bathurst Regional Council is seeking to employ a full time Sewer System Operator to undertake a variety of tasks associated with the maintenance of Bathurst's sewer reticulation network, ensuring we deliver a reliable essential service to the Bathurst region.

This is a hands on role and provides the opportunity to develop your skills and learn from a highly skilled team.  The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work alone and in a team environment.

Key Requirements

• Ability to meet the physical demands of a position requiring considerable labouring work
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member
• Experience in the utilisation of small plant used in the construction industry
• Possess a current NSW Class LR drivers' licence and General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Willingness to undertake various training courses, including relevant Wastewater Treatment Operators Training Course
• Mathematical and chemical knowledge to a secondary school level or equivalent
• Must be able to swim and be willing to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A and B
• Ability to work on-call

What we can offer

• Work/Life Balance 
• Rostered day off every third week 
• Generous leave entitlements 
• Corporate gym membership
• Employee education assistance
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Access to confidential employee assistance program

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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

Salary: $1,044.00 to $1,096.90 per week + adverse working conditions allowance of $18.92 per week + on call allowance (as required) + superannuation

Position Status: Permanent Full-time 

Hours of work: 38 hours per week with an RDO every third week 

Application closing date: Sunday, 15 September 2024, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Kristian Miller - 02 6333 6296

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. 

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

How to Apply

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia for the duration of this position to apply for this job.