Asset Technician

Asset Technician

About the team

Our Utilities Network Maintenance team is responsible for maintaining all passive utility infrastructure including water, sewerage and stormwater network assets. The team consists of supportive professionals that encourage growth, innovation and a great working environment.

About your new role

Under the direction of the Supervisor Programmed Maintenance, you will undertake maintenance, auditing and investigation work on water and sewer networks throughout the city, including:

• Ensuring all work is performed to meet safety, environmental and legislative requirements and responsibilities.
• Completing work in accordance with the relevant codes and standards.
• Providing and delivering a high standard of service to meet customers’ expectations and the sections' service and operational standards.
• Participating in planned maintenance activities.

We're looking for people who have:

• Pride in their work and have a track record of ensuring that all work is performed to meet quality, safety, environmental and legislative requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Motivation and require limited supervision to 'get the job done right’.
• A proven capacity to apply initiative judgement, and resources effectively to achieve organisational goals to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Experience in leak detection, auditing, CCTV and asset Inspections.
• The ability to work well in a team environment.
• Thorough work processes and strong attention to detail.
• A C Class Driver’s Licence Unrestricted (Mandatory).
• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or equivalent knowledge (Mandatory).

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

As a 5-star employer of choice, we care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Hybrid office / work from home options
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport / Low cost on-site gym membership
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.