IW301 Coordinator Water Utilities

Cabonne Council has an exciting opportunity to join our Water Utilities department as the coordinator. This role provides leadership in the day-to-day workings of Water and Wastewater services to the community.

This role is a full-time role, based out of Cudal.

Working for Cabonne Council provides a rewarding opportunity to work for and in a close-knit community. The operation does not require shift work or rotational rostering, instead working Monday to Friday, providing flexibility for the perfect work/life balance. The position operates over a 35-hour week with a 9-day fortnight.

An overview of the position's activities and responsibilities is provided below.

Purpose of the Position

• To
  ensure the successful completion of the budgeted operations, maintenance and
  capital works program for Water and Wastewater.
• Provide
  leadership in the day-to-day workings of the Water and Wastewater services to
  the community, applying a high level of customer service and responsiveness and
  ensuring relevant regulatory compliance and licensing requirements are
  maintained.
• To
  coordinate the delivery of projects on time, budget and in accordance with
  Council’s Project Management Framework.
• To
  assist in the development and maintenance of asset management plans for Water
  and Wastewater assets in accordance with Council’s Asset and Financial
  Management frameworks and enabling data driven decision making.

For more details about this role, please refer to the attached position description.

Qualifications:

Essential

• High
  level people management skills.
• Relevant
  industry qualifications and experience OR 5+ years’ experience in a similar
  role.
• Class
  C driver’s license.

Desirable

• Certificate
  IV Water Industry Operations or equivalent experience
• Liquified
  chlorine gas awareness training.
• Fluoride
  training.
• Construction
  Induction Certificate (White Card)

Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in the following fields:
• water and wastewater treatment
  industry,
• operating a water and/or
  wastewater treatment plant,
• operating ClearSCADA in
  treatment plant operations,
• and water quality testing and
  sampling.
• Sound understanding of relevant
  legislation including Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, Liquid Trade
  Waste Regulation Guidelines, Australian Wastewater Reuse Guidelines,
  Australian New Zealand Surface Water Guidelines.
• Experience in leading, motivating and
  building capability of staff.
• Knowledge of project management and
  successful delivery of projects.
• Knowledge of asset management,
  planning and using data for decision making.
• Excellent communication and
  negotiating skills.
• Commitment to exceptional customer
  service and ability to manage customer expectations.
• Computer and systems skills and the
  ability to learn and apply new technologies.
• Experience in financial management,
  setting and monitoring budgets.

Other details relating to this position:

• This position is graded 9-11 ($1515.20 - $1900.00 gross per week).
• Access to salary packaging, fitness passport, Council's Employee Assistance Program, mobile phone, leaseback vehicle with full private usage or an allowance for private vehicle usage.
• Employment is under the Local Government (State) Award 2023.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
• Cabonne Council proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.