AddressSalary: $110,922 - $127,293 p.a. plus 11% Super
Permanent, full time position
Civil Liabilities Allowance is payable, access to leaseback vehicle.
About the role
The position is permanent, fulltime, working 35 hours per week 8.00am to 4.00pm, at the Shoalhaven Water Operations Depot, 6 Flinders Road, South Nowra. The position is within the Shoalhaven Water Utility of Shoalhaven City Council. You will also have access to a leaseback vehicle.
This is a leadership position, requiring you to manage the Wastewater function and assets, a large diverse Team, staff responsibilities, structure and resources as approved by Council.
The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.
Duties
Reporting directly to the Manager – Shoalhaven Water Operations and Maintenance, the focus of this position is to:
- Managing the Wastewater Operations including Wastewater headworks and Wastewater Distribution.
- The management of a large, diverse team.
- Emergency Management.
- EPA reporting and correspondence.
- Provide expert knowledge in wastewater treatment, including fault finding and resolution, chemicals for optimal performance, water/wastewater fittings, construction, and design.
- Undertake project management on operational projects.
- Review operational documents, write reports including KPIs on wastewater team performance and scheduled maintenance.
- Build a capable, respected team with a strong culture.
- Provide excellent customer service.
This position requires the occupant to respond after hours to provide advice to on-call staff and provide emergency management.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will possess:
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent relevant qualification, allowing membership to Engineers Australia.
- High level knowledge and experience using best practice in asset utilisation and asset maintenance, including water and wastewater operating frameworks and standards.
- Experience in managing work groups to achieve maintenance plans.
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa).
- Current Class C Drivers Licence.
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs
How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- Briefly describe your experience supervising and supporting diverse teams, and how you approach leadership tasks.
- Briefly describe your experience interpreting and applying relevant industry legislation such as the Protection of the Environment Operations Act.
- Please describe a recent relevant project you managed, please include the financial aspects.
Contact: Andrew McVey – Manager – Shoalhaven Water Operations & Maintenance – (02) 4421 1***.
Applications Close: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 (at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace.
When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.
