Address- Permanent Full Time opportunities available (9 day fortnight)
- Certificate III in Water Treatment (desirable)
- LGE 8 ($68,055 per annum + superannuation)
- High earnings potential above base salary, with relevant allowances and overtime
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
About the role
This role is critical in maintaining the integrity and safety of Townsville’s drinking water supply and will uphold all commitments as stated in Townsville City Council’s Drinking Water Policy. To do so, the position will routinely perform sampling and inspection regimes and make operational changes guided by, but not limited to, the Townsville Water Drinking Water Quality Management Plan and the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
This position will be responsible for servicing a population of approximately 194,072 (and growing) across a minimum of 85,952 connected properties. In the 2018/2019 financial year 46,810ML of potable water was delivered to our customers via 4 treatment plants, 23 water pumping stations, 18 chlorinators, 41 reservoirs and 2,654km of distribution mains.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Certificate III in Water Treatment (desirable).
- Tertiary qualifications in science for a related discipline would be well regarded.
- Current Senior First Aid and CPR Certification.
- Current Confined Space Entry Certification.
- Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD)
- C Class Drivers Licence.
- Current Licence to perform high risk work – LF Forklift Truck.
- Knowledge of modern Water Treatment theory and processes.
- Knowledge of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
- Skilled in the operation of Water Treatment process equipment and instruments.
- Skilled in the application of Water Treatment principles to potable water systems.
- Experience in the operation of small conventional and membrane Water Treatment plants.
- Experience in the performance of operator level maintenance on water systems.
- Experience in the operation of SCADA systems, computer-based databases, and material management systems.
- Experience in the application of Workplace Health and Safety principles to work environments, particularly regarding hazardous goods.
- Experience in the collection of water quality samples and the interpretation of laboratory results.
- Participate in on-call rosters and be available for after-hours duties.
Applications should be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and must include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Wednesday 15 May 2024
What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Active Family Social Club
- Flexible working arrangements
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
Attachments:
- N00654 N00655 N00656 N00657_Water Treatment Operator_Updated_19042024_PD.pdf
