Moree Plains Shire Council are seeking a Wastewater Operator to join the Water Services Team.

• Permanent full time – 38 hours per week
• Location- Moree
• Attractive Salary range from $54,704 - $62,748 depending on qualifications and experience (PLUS superannuation) 
• Salary packaging Options
• Rostered day off every 2 weeks - an extra 26 days off a year!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Wastewater Operator will be required to maintain and carry out operations to the sewerage treatment plants, pumping stations, rising mains and reticulation systems for the Moree Plains Shire Council Infrastructure, Water Services Team.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

Further details about the role can be found in the Position Description.

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications: 

• Certificate III Water (Wastewater) Industry Operations  (Applicants, who do not hold the Certificate may be considered in some instances, however, must commit to commencing the qualification during Council's 3-month probationary period).
• Ability to work after hours when directed by the Wastewater Services Coordinator and approved by the Director Infrastructure.
• Sound literacy and numeracy skills with the ability to carry out mathematical calculations for sewerage records.
• General Construction and Induction card.
• Current NSW Class MR Driver Licence (Manual) 

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR COUNCIL

• Long service leave after 5 years of employment.
• Flexible working arrangements with a rostered day off every 2 weeks - an extra 26 days of a year!
• Salary packaging opportunities to maximise take home pay
• 11% employer contribution to superannuation.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• 15 days sick leave.
• Educational assistance for career development.
• PPE provided.

HOW TO APPLY

Please address the selection criteria below.  All applications must be made online only.  

To maximise your chance of gaining an interview for this position, it is important that you address the essential and desirable criteria. To find out more, please read Moree Plains Shire Council's guidelines & Checklist for job applicants. 

This position closes at 11:59pm Thursday 4 July 2024.

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resources Team on (02) 67 573 342 or via email jobs@mpsc.nsw.gov.au

Our commitment to safety:

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to safety. A pre-employment health check and a three-month probationary period apply to all positions. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol screening at the pre-employment health screening and random testing will occur throughout the probationary period.

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.