• Exciting opportunity to join a leading water treatment program supplying a large and diverse region
• Live and work in nature’s playground; Carpentaria Shire is where the Outback meets the Sea, offering a relaxed lifestyle with unlimited ways to spend your time off
• Attractive package including relocation allowance, subsidised housing, RDOs, use of work vehicle and six weeks annual leave

About the opportunity

Carpentaria Shire is located in the southeastern region of the Gulf of Carpentaria and covers an area of almost 65,000km2. The region is uniquely placed to offer residents and visitors' opportunities and experiences in lifestyle, holidays, employment and investment opportunities, with a friendly, laid-back lifestyle. 

Housing a population of approximately 2000, the Carpentaria Shire landscape ranges from vast inland plains to mangrove forests, deltas and sultans along the picturesque coastal areas of the Gulf. The region offers good infrastructure and facilities with sealed access roads, well serviced airports, sporting facilities and all necessary infrastructure to maintain a comfortable, relaxed lifestyle.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Technical Officer to join our Water/Wastewater team, a key role in supporting the day to day operations of the local plants, supplying and processing water for the residents and visitors of Normanton and Karumba. 

The role will be responsible for providing technical support to the Manager of Water and Waste, as well as the operational staff, to ensure the efficient and compliant operation and maintenance of all water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and associated infrastructure.  It also works to develop, maintain and administer operational management plans and systems in compliance with Council and regulatory guidelines, practices and procedures, while overseeing procurement of supplies, project development and delivery as well as and formation and management of tenders, with a view to progress within the diverse water team, or engineering department within local Council.

About you

This position will ideally suit someone with proven capability in a water/wastewater environment, within local remote Councils or government departments, but offers entry-level opportunities for those who meet a number of other key skills and experience: 

• Diploma or above qualifications in Engineering, Science, Chemistry,  or related discipline (highly desirable) 
• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (or ability to obtain)
• Construction Induction Card (or ability to obtain)
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Mapinfo GIS or other related software
• Project Management experience or qualifications (or ability to obtain) 
• Forklift Licence (or ability to obtain)
• Manual driver’s licence (Light Rigid beneficial, but not essential) 
• Ability to perform hands-on, practical work 
• Practical experience in/with water operational infrastructure and/or maintenance 
• Ability to work with Operators, Tradesmen and Contractors to assist with plant operations
• Willingness to learn from others and develop your knowledge, skills and career
• Willingness to assist with after-hours work on an adhoc basis to cover staff absences
• Experience working in a team and a hard-working attitude
• High attention to detail

The Rewards

• Subsidised housing in a Council owned and maintained home, with option for furnishing
• Relocation assistance available in accordance with Council's Relocation Policy
• Vehicle for work and limited private use within the Council region
• Six weeks' annual leave per year
• Option for nine day fortnight with RDO and a newly negotiated 36.5 hour work week
• Focus on continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Options to fast track your career with an internal-first promotional mindset for employees excelling in their role.

Come and live in a great part of Australia! This is the accessible outback - Where the Outback meets the Sea ® - with access to unique experiences and all necessary amenities across the townships of Normanton and Karumba, serviced by daily (Monday to Friday) commercial flights or sealed highways from Cairns or Mount Isa. 

Please respond to the criteria listed below. Candidates will be required to upload their Resume during the application process. 

Applications close on Friday, 10/11/24 at 5:00PM, however, Council may assess applications as they are received.

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