Water and Sewer Operator

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This position is a full time role in the Water and Sewer Operations team based at the Moruya Sewage Treatment Plant.

Your main duties will include:

• Operating water and sewer systems in accordance with established operating procedures and the requirements of Council’s Pollution Control Licences.
• Implementing maintenance and asset renewal systems for water supply reticulation and/or sewer collection and transport systems.
• Construction of water and sewer infrastructure in accordance with detailed designs and industry standards.
• Coordinating and supervising the tasks of Water and Sewer Assistant Operators.

Ensuring all activities are carried out with safety, quality and environmental considerations.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $2,805.16 to $3,059.55 gross per fortnight consisting of:

• $2,478.00 to $2,706.15 base salary
• $37.84 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
• $289.32 to $315.56 superannuation (at 11.5%)

When required by Council, participation in an on call roster is part of this position. An allowance is paid when on call.

An offer of employment for this position is subject to medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

About you

Our Water and Sewer Operations team are searching for a motivated, hard-working individual. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining water supply and sewer systems and ensuring the protection of public and environmental health. To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working in water and/or sewer operations, maintenance and/or construction.
• Good communication skills and demonstrated ability to supervise small teams.
• Proven Word processing/spreadsheet/database operating skills.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Adrian Hofsteede on 0427 246 021.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11.00pm Sunday 24 November 2024.

Applicants found suitable through this recruitment process may be contacted for fixed term contract opportunities of less than 12 months where the position is similar in nature – meaning the position requires the same nature of duties, abilities, qualifications, experience and standard of work performance.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.