Surface Water Operator

· Permanent Surface Water Operator role in the Harvey Waroona area· Complete a nationally recognised Cert III National Water Package (we pay)· Starting salary of $78,315 + 11% super + flexible working arrangements· Vehicle, mobile phone, uniform and all equipment providedWe are currently seeking a Surface Water Operator to provide daytime and after hours support and response across Surface Water Operations sites, catchment areas and treatment facilities.Based at the Harvey/Waroona WTP, this permanent opportunity will see you operate, monitor and maintain chemical and water treatment processes, inspect and maintain dam structures and outlet works, and conduct surveillance to ensure compliance with relevant business management processes and systems.What’s involved?Operation of water production and treatment processes to achieve required water quality and quantity.Coordinate day-to-day optimisation of the treatment process including monitoring daily performance statistics, fault-finding and rectification.Conduct process related activities including basic maintenance, sampling chemical use and site logistics activities.Monitor scheme performance and liaise with staff and contractors to optimise production, maintenance and commissioning activities.Participation in the team roster to provide afterhours support to Surface Water schemes to support ‘24x7’ operations and provide immediate incident management presence and control of incident sitesInspect and maintain dam structures and outlet works in accordance with planned inspection and maintenance schedules.Operate dam outlet structures, gates, valves and screens, inspect and maintain Public Recreation facilities and conduct routine after hour’s patrols and emergency contingencies.Monitor and sample streams and reservoirs, perform surveillance of surface and ground water catchment areas and monitor land users and public recreation activities to ensure water quality protection.All work is undertaken with safety as the priority in the provision of a work environment where no injury is considered acceptable, and all activities are undertaken without compromising health and safety.Sounds good, what’s in it for me?· Flexible working options - Your full-time roster will consist of a 9-day fortnight, meaning every second week you will have a 3-day weekend (RDO) to enjoy doing the things you love· You’ll have pro-rata access to long service leave after 3 years of continuous service and you’ll receive 17.5% extra pay when you take annual leave· In addition to the base requirement, Water Corporation will make an additional 2% super contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2% of your salary to super.· Considering creating or growing a family? Our paid parental leave for primary caregiver is 18 weeks, and non-primary 3 weeks. Employees will accrue long service leave while on paid parental leave.· You’ll learn a collection of skills that can set you on your way to a technical, management or leadership role.· If you like the sound of this supportive, family-friendly culture, a healthy starting salary, and a stack of fantastic benefits you might have just found yourself a career with Water CorporationKey skills and experience:· Western Australian “C” Class and ‘HR’ Class Drivers Licence· Cert II or III in National Water Package (desirable)· Dams Safety training (desirable)· Experience with Chlorine, CSE or Fall prevention (desirable)Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a CV and cover letter that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.Applications close 22nd April 2024Please note: As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at or 9420 2000.To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please