Network Operator

Internal Only

An exciting opportunity to join the Water and Wastewater Operations Unit within a team environment operating and maintaining Council's Water and Wastewater Network Systems. 

About the role:

• Carry out a wide range of operational and maintenance activities on the water supply, wastewater network systems, and other assets under the control of the Water Unit.
• Supervisory position with direct responsibility for an assistant and will be required to supervise small workgroups and minor contractors. 
• You may be 'called out' to provide emergency response or be part of Council's 24-hour 'on-call' service on a rotational basis. Therefore, you must be contactable after hours and be able to respond within a reasonable time. 

What's on offer:

• A base salary ranging from $58,275 per annum with competency-based increments up to $66,768 per annum, plus 11% super.
• 76 hour, 9 day fortnight.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance.
• Generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Sound knowledge of pipe-laying and repairs.
• Experience with the maintenance and operation of a wastewater network, water supply or equivalent system.
• Demonstrated knowledge of water industry risks and ability to provide safe work environment for staff.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 10 May at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

Click here to view our Values

Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations:

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program. 

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE selection criteria fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

Essential:

1. The position may be part of the Water Unit’s 24-hour “on-call” service on a rotational basis. To participate in the “on call” service the incumbent must be contactable after hours and be able to respond within a reasonable time and live within the area define by the Water Units “on-call” boundary. The position may be “called out” to provide an emergency response.

2. Current Vehicle Licence – Car.

3. Demonstrated literacy and numeracy competence to ensure reading of job instructions, maintenance of records and completion of standard reports.

4. Demonstrated sound knowledge of pipe-laying and repairs.

5. Demonstrated experience with the maintenance and operation of a wastewater Network, water supply or equivalent system.

6. Ability to supervise and train assistant.

7. Demonstrated knowledge of workplace safety procedures.

8. General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Desirable:

9. Demonstrated general knowledge of Tweed Shire's Water Supply and Wastewater Network Systems.

10. Demonstrated knowledge of water supply valve and hydrant operation and maintenance.

11. Relevant Trade Qualifications.

12. Current confined spaces entry certificate.

13. Current Vehicle Licence – Medium Rigid.

SK97188A

OFFICE USE ONLY