Connections Officer

Overview of role

Our Connections Officer will focus on the timely response to consent to connect applications and the relevant infrastructure to facilitate it to Coliban Water standards. This position will ensure that new customers coming into the business meet the appropriate standards and requirements of Coliban Water.

A snapshot of your day

As our Connections Officer, you’ll be accountable for:

• Responding to enquiries by customers and the Development community and provide advice regarding specific development and connections issues
• Building and maintaining relationships with the Development community and other stakeholders including builders, designers and plumbers
• Undertaking inspections of recycled water connection
• Ensuring all Consent to Connect applications are processed in a timely manner and that the connection is undertaken in accordance with relevant standards.

To be considered for the role, you’ll have relevant work experience in Development Services and/or a qualification which may be acquired through:

• Diploma, level qualification in Civil Engineering or,
• Trade qualifications in plumbing or relevant discipline                                                      
• Vocational education to the standard of Certificate III/IV
• Considerable knowledge and skills gained through on-the-job training.

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021. Band 2, $61,250 - $71,468 plus superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate, commensurate with their skills and experience.

Enquiries

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by Tuesday 2 April 2024.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water, our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team, you will receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Successful applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact Lela Bell.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.