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Salary- Salary: $62,233 - $69,950 p.a. plus 11% Super
- Permanent/Full-Time
- 9-day fortnight!
About the role
This is a permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday 7.00 am to 4.00 pm position working 38 hours per week. This position is located at the Ulladulla Wastewater.
Duties
Reporting directly to the Coordinator – Southern Wastewater, the focus of this position is to:
- Maintain and operate Wastewater Treatment Plants including process monitoring and testing and the calibration of various laboratory equipment.
- Responsible for the day to day direction and control of Attendants – Water/Wastewater and temporary staff working from the Treatment Plant, including coaching and on the job training.
- Prepare log sheets and reports associated with the operation of the Treatment Plant (including site specific risk assessment, log sheets, timesheets, diaries and confined space permits).
- Maintain and repair sewage pumping stations.
- Maintain and repair sewer mains and manholes.
- Assist with pumping station, sewer and manhole construction as required.
On call – Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:
- Wastewater Operator Training Course – Activated Sludge and Aerated Lagoons or equivalent.
- Chemical Dosing & Phosphorous Removal Certificate or equivalent or the capacity to obtain within 12 months.
- Chlorine Handling accreditation
- Current NSW WorkCover/WorkSafe
- First Aid certificate
- Confined Spaces Entry certificate
- Current national WHS Construction Card (WorkCover/WorkSafe)
- Current Class C Drivers Licence
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)
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.
- What are you looking for in a new position?
- How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?
Contact: Nicholas Millard – Coordinator – Southern Wastewater – 02 4429 8***
Applications Close: Thursday, 22 February 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.
When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.
