Address· Superannuation co-contribution scheme available
· 17.5% Annual leave loading
· Total package from $190K
Provide your technical expertise within the Northwest Region.
As the Technical Advisor – Wastewater Quality, you will be responsible for coordinating regional compliance with regulatory requirements related to wastewater, biosolids disposal and reuse. You will support the optimisation of regional wastewater treatment plants and coordinate the provision of specialist support from the Corporation’s Wastewater Process Expertise Group.
This is a permanent full-time opportunity based in our Karratha Regional office.
In this role you will:
· Ensure quality assurance is undertaken for our wastewater and reuse schemes. For instance, ensuring meters are tested and accurate, or responding to alerts and violations in terms of our quality of wastewater.
· Promote Water Corporation values through your work and behaviour. You’re a self-starter who takes personal ownership and responsibility. You understand the value in One Team whereby you are willing to learn and escalate any issues.
· Play a vital role in protecting our brand’s reputation, which protects the communities of the Northwest Region.
· Represent us through stakeholder engagement, having regular dealings with local government bodies and managing shires relating to reuse schemes.
· Provide input into projects, ensuring we are getting best fit for purpose assets.
· Have the technical experience and knowledge to understand what is best required for our region.
Feel supported by your team.
Work alongside a supportive team and manager. You will soon recognise that your manager will be there to support you and do everything he can to assist with any potential hurdles or roadblocks. He is flexible and encouraging.
If you have good systems knowledge and have had exposure to water and wastewater, and are looking for development opportunities, we will consider you! We can also offer a wastewater sampling course as part of your development.
You will be in safe hands.
What the role will offer:
· Develop and implement relevant monitoring programs.
· Investigation of non-compliances and coordination of remedial actions
· Managing the Wastewater Quality Management System (WWQMS & WWMS)
· Support the annual environmental reporting process (AER/AACR)
· Identify and develop opportunities for wastewater and bio solids reuse.
· Coordination of the development and implementation of wastewater and bio solids reuse agreements.
· Support annual reporting by users of reuse water to the Department of Health
· Monitor the performance of Regional WWTP’s and review results for data integrity, variances, and trends.
What’s on offer?
· Base salary of $112,195 + super
· Location allowance paid fortnightly as an allowance ($12,865 to $25,730 annually)
· Leave loading of 17.5%
· Air-conditioning subsidies up to $2,572 annually
· Additional 5 days annual leave after one year of service as stated in the 2023 Enterprise Agreement
· Potential eligibility for remote housing assistance
· Employee discounts and generous superannuation co-contribution scheme
· Other NWR conditions
Key skills and experience:
· Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as environmental science, science, engineering, or natural resource management and/or
· Considerable experience in wastewater management, particularly environmental impacts associated with wastewater and bio solids disposal and reuse.
· C Class driving licence
· Substantial experience in wastewater management
· Considerable experience in the delivery of water and wastewater services in a regulated environment
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close Friday 21st June 2024
As part of the recruitment process you will 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 visit our website.
