Water Industry Operator - Treatment (10818)
Job No:
CHR849
Location:
Regional - Emerald/Capella/Blackwater/Springsure
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Regional - Emerald / Blackwater / Capella / Springsure
Department: Infrastructure & Utilities
Remuneration: Stream B, Level 8 - 9: $75,533.85 - $77,251.26 per annum + superannuation
Are you an experienced Water Treatment Operator looking for a new opportunity?
The Water Utilities team at Central Highlands Regional Council are seeking experienced Water Industry Operators for multiple positions in various locations throughout Central Highlands.
As a Water Industry Operator, you will play a key role in a team that ensures the safe and uninterrupted water supply to our communities. You will be responsible for conducting water testing, chemical dosing and undertaking maintenance tasks across our various water assets including water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and reservoirs. You will also complete quality monitoring and reporting, identify and report failures, assist with job planning and complete safety risk assessments.
As an experienced water treatment professional, we will recognise your existing skills and knowledge whilst still providing you with future career progression opportunities!
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Sound knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant operations planned and reactive maintenance activities.
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Positive attitude with the ability to work autonomously & within a team.
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional manual drivers’ licence.
- General Construction Induction Card.
- Cert III Water Industry Operations with a minimum of 1 year experience in the water industry
- Willingness and ability to undertake working at heights, breathing apparatus and confined space training.
Please note: If appointed to this position you will be required to participate in an on-call roster system.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.75% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- 9 day fortnight
- Annual uniform allocation and PPE supplied
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuous training and development opportunities
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Medical Assessment
- Reference and qualification checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Wednesday 11th December 2024 at 8am.
Please note: Applications may be progressed prior to the closing date.