Wastewater Assistant Crew Member

Wastewater Assistant Crew Member

• Permanent Full Time Opportunity 
• 38-hour week 9-day fortnight (Rostered Days Off) 
• Salary Ranging from $53,979.64 - 62,616.84 p.a + 11% Superannuation (Depending on Experience and Qualifications) 

The Opportunity 

The function of a Wastewater Assistant Crew Member within the network is to assist with undertaking a range of activities including inspection, maintenance, repair and renewal of the water & wastewater network assets. The incumbent will generally follow instructions and carry out work in accordance with adopted practices and procedures complying with safe work method statements. 

The work undertaken is of a physical nature, may include working in adverse conditions in adverse weather day or night. This position includes working across different work teams to meet business needs assisting in a variety of routine manual labour and skilled tasks.

Essential Criteria 

• A willingness to undertake Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or equivalent trade qualification in the wastewater industry;
• A commitment to participate in and learn maintenance activities related to wastewater network assets, including competencies in operation of large/small plant, tools and equipment;
• Good level of communication and literacy skills and ability to work as part of a team;
• WHS Construction Induction White Card or willingness to obtain one
• A willingness to undertake Confined Spaces qualifications
• A willingness to undertake Medium Rigid (MR) Drivers Licence.

What We Offer 

• Rostered Days Off in addition to Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
• Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
• Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
• Annual Health Fair and opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup
• Additional Allowances

How to Apply

Please upload your current resume, and responses to the essential criteria. Applicants not addressing the essential criteria may not be considered. For further information about the role, please contact Roger Moore on (02) 4868 0***. In accordance with Wingecarribee Shire Council's COVID 19 Safety Plan, we encourage all employees to be COVID 19 vaccinated.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications are to be received by Friday 8th March 2024.