Coordinator Water and Sewer Strategy and Compliance

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED. 
 
As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. 

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

In this position you will facilitate and coordinate the delivery of Council's medium to long-term strategic objectives as well as coordinate the Water and Sewer Team's asset management, development engineering, liquid trade waste, compliance and water education. This position will implement the projects identified in Council’s Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan, be involved in developing revised Asset Management and Development Servicing Plans as well as contribute to Council's involvement in the state-significant Singleton Bypass and Lostock to Glennies Creek Pipeline projects. 

Council's leadership development framework will provide the opportunity for your leadership skills to flourish. As a member of the Combined Leadership Team, you will participate in the development of organisational strategy for the delivery of Council's strategic direction, discuss day-to-day operations with your peers and participate in professional development initiatives.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• The application of your tertiary qualification to support extensive experience in strategy and/or compliance as it relates to Water and Sewer;

• Substantial experience and demonstrated ability to lead, coach and support staff, and contractors, to achieve work targets and objectives effectively and efficiently;

• Demonstrated substantial ability to identify and contribute to process improvement at an operational and strategic level;

• Proven ability to identify, collect and analyse information and produce meaningful, business-focused reports for sound decision making

It would be advantageous to demonstrate your experience with:

• Meeting the requirements of the Regulatory Assurance framework for Local Water Utilities
• Water and Sewer Financial Modelling
• Software applications used in hydraulic modelling, asset management, financial modelling and project management

This position is offered on a permanent fulltime basis working 35 hours per week with a range of remote and flexible working options available.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 15 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a TRP between $152,521 - $169,106 per annum including base salary, vehicle and civil liability allowances and superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:   

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks 

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Work from home
• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:     

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:   

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:   

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program
  
  

WANT TO KNOW MORE? 

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council?  Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description.

INTERESTED?

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Katie Hardy, Manager Water and Sewer on 0423 500 528. 

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2024.