Careers at Council
Water Distribution Operator Southern
Closes: Jun 28, 2024
- Salary: $62,233 - $69,950 p.a. plus 11% Super
- Permanent, Full Time
- Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
About the role
This is a permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday 7.00am to 4.00pm position working 38 hours per week. Located at Council’s Ulladulla Office, Deering Street, Ulladulla.
This is a permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday 7.00am to 4.00pm position working 38 hours per week. Located at Council’s Ulladulla Office, Deering Street, Ulladulla.
On call – Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.
Duties
Reporting directly to the Supervisor – Water Distribution, the focus of this position is to:
Reporting directly to the Supervisor – Water Distribution, the focus of this position is to:
- Construction of water reticulation systems and connecting of new services.
- Repair main breaks and maintenance rectification of reticulation systems.
- Maintenance and monitoring of reservoirs and pump stations.
- Liaise with customers and provide and obtain information in relation to the tasks performed.
- Communicate with Operations personnel and Supervisors to ensure workflow is maintained at expected standards.
- Scheduled maintenance of water reticulation system (including hydrant maintenance).
- Direct and control the work of Attendants and other staff as required, including coaching and on the job training.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will possess:
To be successful in the position, you will possess:
- Minimum two years’ work experience in the maintenance or construction of water systems.
- Class C Drivers Licence.
- Current NSW SafeWork First Aid Certificate.
- Current National WHS Construction Card (SafeWork).
- Current NSW SafeWork Confined Spaces Entry Certificate.
- Current NSW SafeWork Traffic Controller Certificate.
- Demonstrated experience and proven knowledge in water supply or sewerage systems operations, maintenance, construction, and repair (including pumping stations and reservoir operation).
- Proven knowledge and history of safe work practices, including traffic control.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawing, calculate and apply technical information and skills in the field.
- Sound communication skills (including proven ability to communicate effectively with customers and able to provide or obtain information and advice to peers and Supervisors).
- Proven ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Proven ability to maintain accurate, up to date records.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team and to interchange duties and responsibilities to meet work goals.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to follow defined Work Health & Safety (WHS) policies and procedures.
- A commitment to undertake relevant workplace training.
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship
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About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs
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.
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.
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.
- Briefly describe your experience supervising and supporting teams, how do you approach leadership tasks?
- In your previous positions how have you actively participated in WHS practices?
Contact: Jy Rogers – Supervisor – Water Distribution 02 4429 8951
Applications Close: Friday 28 June 2024 (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.
