Technical Officer - Water Supply and Quality

The Water and Wastewater - Operations Unit provides high-quality and reliable water supply and wastewater services to the Tweed Community.

As Technical Officer - Water Supply and Quality, you will ensure our Drinking Water Management System is implemented and continuously improved within the network area. 

About the role:

• inspect, maintain, test, operate, and report on drinking water network assets with a high focus on drinking water quality and risk management
• provide technical support and advice on network water quality to customers, supervisors, engineers and management
• ensure storage reservoirs are regularly and thoroughly inspected to minimise the chance of contamination 
• work closely with the Senior Engineer for reporting, development and implementation of water quality improvements.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $72,400 per annum with competency-based increments up to $85,001 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 76 hours, 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:

• minimum Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or demonstrated competency in the relevant units of competency and willingness to undertake certification
• experience and knowledge of water quality and water asset maintenance
• knowledge of Work, Health and Safety and Environmental legislation.

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 9 August 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

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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 question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Do you hold a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or demonstrated competency in the relevant units of competency and willingness to undertake certification?
2. Please describe your experience and interest in areas relating to water quality and water asset maintenance.
3. Describe your experience investigating and resolving water quality issues.
4. Describe your knowledge of Public Health Legislation applicable to water quality and the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, in particular operational requirements of Drinking Water Management Systems.   

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