Water Reclamation Facility Operator

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY IN A FAST PACED BEST PRACTICE WATER OPERATIONS BRANCH

About the position

The Water Reclamation Facility Operator will undertake theoperational activities to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Wetalla Water & Reclamation Plant, Wetalla Advanced Water Treatment Plant and Toowoomba Service Centre wastewater pumping stations in accordance with Council Environmental authority.

• This is a permanent full-time position based at the WetallaWater Reclamation Facility.
• The base salary for this position is $1,289.14 gross perweek, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• In addition to the base wage rate, variable allowancesare available (for example - on call, over time, asbestos allowances, wet weather).
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice.
• Council vehicle available for work use.
• Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwideconfidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
• A range of progressive health and wellbeing services.
• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe everyday!

About the Water Operations Team:

Water Operations forms part of the Water and Waste ServicesGroup (WWSG), which also includes Water Infrastructure Services, Water Project Services and Waste Services. Water Operations is responsible for the operation of Council’s water and wastewater pumping, treatment, and distribution systems toensure customer service standards and legislative compliance obligations are met. The team encompasses personnel from various areas of engineering, operations and compliance. Our team believes in fostering a positive work culture based around quality outcomes,effective communication, transparency, professionalism and respect.

How to be successful in the positon:

Qualification(s), training and/or experience, specific to the role:

• Certificate III in Wastewater Operations.
• Qualifications in Biological Nutrient Removal processes, ora combination of extensive experience, expertise and competence, which enables the incumbent to perform all duties of the position and a willingness to obtain within 6 months of commencement.
• Current “C” class Manual Driver’s Licence
• Current Forklift operator’s ticket or a willingness to obtain within 6 months of commencement.
• Current Confined Space Entry Certificate or a willingness to obtain within 6 months of commencement.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate or a willingness to obtain within 6 months of commencement.

How to apply

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the which provides the Success Criteria.

Please provide your current Resume and a two page Cover Letter addressing each of the Success Criteria with your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities which are relevant for the position; this allows the panel to assess your suitability.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a CriminalHistory Check and a pre-employment medical assessment toassess their ability to perform the genuine occupationalrequirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Neil Roberts on 0438 104 *** within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm Tuesday 23 April 2024

About Council

The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.  The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments.  Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region.  We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Water Reclemation Facility Operator (1227).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf