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Salary· Immediate start
· Flexible work options available
· $108,927 + Super (Co-Contribution scheme available)
Join our Operations Services team in Albany!
As a Technical Advisor – Wastewater Quality, you will be responsible for coordinating regional compliance with regulatory requirements related to wastewater, biosolids disposal and reuse.
The position supports the optimisation of regional wastewater treatment plants (WWTP’s) and coordinates the provision of specialist support from the Corporation’s Wastewater Process Expertise Group.
Quality assurance will be 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.
You 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 working as one, whereby you are willing to learn and escalate any issues.
You will play a vital role in protecting our brand’s reputation, which protects the communities of the Great Southern Region.
You will represent us through stakeholder engagement, having regular dealings with local government bodies and managing shires relating to reuse schemes.
Your input in projects will be invaluable in ensuring we are getting best fit for purpose assets. You will have the technical experience and knowledge to understand what is best required for our region.
This is a fantastic, fixed term opportunity from 29th January 2024 - 26th July 2024.
A diverse team with a supportive manager.
Fit right in with this close-knit team. Work within a positive team culture that help each other to succeed.
You will soon recognise that your manager will be there to support you and do everything she can to assist with any potential hurdles or roadblocks. She 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!
What the role will involve:
· Development and implementation of wastewater monitoring programs.
· Monitor performance of regional WWTP’s, review results for data integrity, variances, and trends.
· Investigation of non-compliances and coordination of corrective actions
· Management of the Wastewater Quality Management System
· Support annual environmental reporting process.
· Coordination and implementation of wastewater and reuse agreements
· Support Department of Health annual reporting for reuse schemes
Key skills and experience:
· Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as environmental science, science, engineering, or natural resource management
· C Class driving licence (essential requirement for role)
AND/OR
· Experience in wastewater management and compliance, particularly environmental impacts associated with wastewater, biosolids disposal and reuse.
Like the sound of this opportunity? Start your application today!
Please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close 15th January 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.
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