Water and Sewer Team Member

Job No: BVSC623
Location: Bega

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 two opportunities for hardworking and qualified individuals to operate, maintain and construct water and sewerage infrastructure to recognised health, environmental and BVSC standards. 

As a Water and Sewer Team Member, you will operate, monitor and maintain all facets of the area’s water and sewerage infrastructure as well as participate in the construction of new water supply and sewerage infrastructure. You will also identify and use contemporary technology and equipment. 

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About You

We are seeking individuals who hold a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (NWP30215) or equivalent trade-based qualification and have a current NSW Class C Drivers Licence 

You will have the following skills and experience;

  • Demonstrated and complete understanding of water supply and sewerage system operation, maintenance and construction practices.
  • Developed skills in the laying of water and sewer mains and associated construction activities.
  • Developed fault-finding skill techniques as appropriate to water supply and sewerage systems.
  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

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

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $71,878.56 gross per annum, comprising of:

  • $1,245.30 per week base salary
  • $136.98 per week superannuation (calculated at 11%)
  • 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 Luke Cathor - Water and Sewer Network Operations Coordinator on 0467 787 467.

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 6 May 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.

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