AddressAN EXICTING OPPORTUNITY FOR AN ENTHUSIASTIC TECHNICAL OFFICER TO JOIN A GREAT LOCAL GOVERNMENT TEAM
About You
You will provide technical and consultive support in the areas of construction and/or maintenance on water and wastewater infrastructure within the Toowoomba Region. You will be responsible for ensuring that as-constructed asset information is collected and processed. The role also develops, implements and reviews Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Guidance Schemes across water and wastewater projects.
The Team
The Water and Sewer Maintenance Section forms part of the Water Infrastructure Services (WIS) Branch. It is responsible for carrying out the Passive assets management and maintenance of the community Water supply and Wastewater collection pipeline networks. These works are essential for maintaining public health, protecting the environment, andpromoting sustainable water management. The Water and Sewer Maintenance Section services a region encompassing Toowoomba,Crows Nest, Oakey, and Millmerran of operational works entailing:
- Reactive Water/Sewer works
- Programmed Water/Sewer works and private works
- Supply network Bulk Water mains works
The team plays a service crucial role in the Water Infrastructure Services Branch and believes in fostering a positive work culture that promotes employee wellbeing, engagement, and satisfaction creating an environment where employees feel supported, motivated, and empowered to perform their best work.
About the position
- This is a permanent full-time position based at the Charlton Depot
- The annual salary range for this position is $77,223.52 - $87,970.19 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
- Commuter Use Vehicle - you will have access to a Council vehicle for work use.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
- Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
- A range of progressive health and wellbeing services.
- Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!
How to be successful in this position
- Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the design and implementation of traffic management plans.
- Demonstrated skills in a range of work activities related to the water and wastewater industry such as the recording and maintenance of water infrastructure asset data.
- Demonstrated computer skills with the ability to operate GPS, GIS and CAD software or the ability to quickly develop knowledge of the specific software used in the role.
- Demonstrated written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to provide accurate and timely advice.
- The ability to ensure all work is performed to meet safety legislative requirements and responsibilities of Council.
- Understanding of and commitment to Council’s Organisational Value and Behaviour of Teamwork.
How to apply
For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description, which provides the position success criteria.
Please provide your current Resume and a 2 page document addressing each of the success criteria with your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities which are relevant for the position; this allows the panel to assess your suitability.
Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above.
Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
For further information
Please contact Roland Bezuidenhout on 0437 388 *** within business hours.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 16 June 2024 at 11.45pm.
About Council
The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport, and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.
Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 180,000 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.
Attachments:
- Position Description Technical Officer Water and Sewer Maintenance (2017).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf
