Supervisor Treatment - Water Utilities (10420)

Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Emerald 

Department: Infrastructure & Utilities 

Are you a treatment professional looking for an opportunity to lead a dedicated team?  Passionate about providing reliable and quality water to our community? 

Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking an experienced Treatment Supervisors to join the Water Utilities team. 

As a Treatment Supervisor, you will hold a pivotal position in ensuring reliable and high quality drinking water is provided to our communities.  You will supervise and provide direction to the treatment teams for the day-to-day operations of Council's water and sewer treatment plants, chemical dosing facilities, pump stations, reservoirs and associated infrastructure.  You will also use your treatment expertise to support and mentor the team to continuously develop their skills and knowledge. 

We value your experience and will pay you a $5k Attraction Incentive upon the successful completion of your probation and will also assist you by exploring Council housing options if you are relocating to our region.

If you are highly experienced in water and waste-water treatment and looking for a new and exciting opportunity, then we want to hear from you!

In this role, you will be required to:

• Plan, coordinate and monitor the day to day activities of the water treatment team including planned and responsive maintenance
• Ensure compliance with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and DES License conditions
• Lead, motivate and develop the water treatment team 
• Providing technical advise and maintenance direction around water and waste-water treatment
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external parties
• Completing a diverse range of office based tasks included reviewing and analysing data, rostering, procurement activities, reviewing design, developing SOP's and managing maintenance contractors
• Contributing to a safe and positive work environment
• Participate in an on call rotating roster. 

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Demonstrated experience in the operation and maintenance of water and sewage treatment processes
• Ability to plan and coordinate workloads across treatment teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sound knowledge of relevant Local Government operations and legislative framework
• Competent use of Microsoft programs
• Cert III in Treatment Operations (or equivalent)
• Current Drivers Licence
• General Construction Induction

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

BELOW BENEFITS ARE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES. 

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.75% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly RDO’s
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidised Council Housing (subject to availability)

• $5k Attraction Incentive paid upon successful completion of probation

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Reference and qualification checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Wednesday 21st February 2024 at 8am

Please note: Applicants may be contacted and progressed through the recruitment prior to closing date.