A career at Bega Valley Shire Council will immerse you in rewarding and interesting work for the diverse communities that call the south-east corner of NSW home, all of them nestled between rolling countryside and some of the best seaside locations NSW has to offer.

Our workforce of over 350 meets the needs of these communities with a wide range of services including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road works, water management, environment and parks, gardens and town centre care.

The Opportunity

We have multiple opportunities for skilled and motivated individuals to operate, control, and report on the performance of treatment facilities and environmental monitoring requirements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Strategic Business Plan objectives.

As a Treatment Plant Operator, you will undertake sewage treatment and water treatment operations including minor maintenance activities.  You will also assist with the development and implementation of techniques and methods of process control which increase plant performance and efficiency. As part of a highly effective team, you will provide input to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for submission to the Manager Water and Sewerage Services. 

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About You

We are seeking individuals who hold a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (NWP 30215) or equivalent level qualifications suitable to the role, and a General Construction Induction (White Card). We also require a current NSW Class C Drivers Licence.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrated practical experience and capability in water treatment and/or sewage treatment operations and maintenance. (Indicative three (3) years' experience).
• Ability to operate minor plant including lifting equipment (less than three tonne).
• Knowledge of the NSW Government Regulatory environment associated with sewage treatment and drinking water treatment.
• Well-developed written, verbal and computer literacy skills in the interpretation of engineering plans, specifications and quality systems.

Benefits

These are permanent full time position working 38 hours per week.

Depending on your demonstrated skills, experience and qualifications the total remuneration package range for this position is between $74,730.42 and $86,506.16 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,288.90 to $1492.00 per week base salary
• $148.22 to $171.58 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Leaseback vehicle or commuter use
• Regular routine overtime and on call hours
• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary) 
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, LifeWorks App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Jason Darcy - Treatment Plant Operations Coordinator on 0458 095 853.

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 21 July 2024.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.