Careers at Council
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Closes: Jan 06, 2025
- Salary: $74,079 to $83,267 p.a. plus 11.5% super
- Additional allowances (Adverse Working Conditions L1)
- 9 day fortnight
About the role
This is a permanent full time position working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm with a 9 day fortnight. There are three positions available based at the Callala, Ulladulla and Shoalhaven Heads Wastewater Treatment Plants.
This is a permanent full time position working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm with a 9 day fortnight. There are three positions available based at the Callala, Ulladulla and Shoalhaven Heads Wastewater Treatment Plants.
These positions are responsible for operating and maintaining the Wastewater Treatment Plants and pumping stations and leading a team in a range of sewerage operations, construction and maintenance works. This includes:
- Ensuring the Wastewater Treatment Plant, reticulation scheme and recycled water is compliant with the relevant Environment Protection Licence and Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling.
- Supporting, supervising and training staff in the day-to-day operations of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
- Operating advanced treatment processes through SCADA. review plant performance and optimise the treatment processes.
- Following scheduled maintenance plans.
- Responding to alarms and investigate the root cause of faults to implement action in a timely manner.
- Ensuring incidents are reported and risks are managed as per relevant plans and legislation.
On call – Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will have:
To be successful in the position, you will have:
- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations, relevant trade qualifications or considerable experience in the maintenance or construction of wastewater/water systems
- Part 1 Basic Wastewater Treatment Operations
- Part 2 Advanced Wastewater Operations
- Current MR truck licence (or must obtain within 6 months of employment)
- General Construction Induction card (white card)
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current NSW SafeWork Confined Spaces Entry Certificate
- Chlorine Handling Accreditation
- Crane Operation and Dogging Certificate of Competency
- Demonstrated ability to utilise Council's current technology related to the position including WorxONLINE, OneCouncil. RITEQ, GIS and SCADA systems
We are looking for someone with strong leadership and critical thinking skills with the ability to problem solve when responding to emergency situations or issues in the field.
How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
Current Fixed Term/Temporary staff including Zeal Futures trainees are eligible to apply for internal only positions if they have completed 12 months of continuous service with Shoalhaven City Council.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- Outline your relevant knowledge and experience related to wastewater treatment and pump stations.
- Outline your commitment to safety and you ensure the safety of yourself and your team.
Contact: Keira Whitford - Wastewater Operations Manager +61 447 849 757
Applications Close: Sunday 5 January 2025 (at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace.
When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.
