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About the position:
The Water Treatment Operator will monitor, control and operate Toowoomba Regional Council's various Water Treatment Plants and associated facilities, to maintain a safe and reliable water supply which complies with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008.
This is a permanent full-time position based in the Toowoomba Region.
The base salary for this position is $1,241.53 gross per week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
Professional development and learning opportunities.
Salary sacrifice.
Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential 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 every day!
About the Water Operations Team:
Water Operations forms part of the Water and Waste Services Group (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 to ensure 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 this position:
Qualification(s), training and/or experience, specific to the role:
Current Water Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate III.
Qualifications and experience to Monitor, Operate and Report Fluoridation Systems. If not held must be obtained within 6 months of commencement.
WH&S Competency Card for CPCCOHS1001A – Work Safely in the Construction Industry or 30215QLD – Course in General Safety Induction (Construction Industry), or a willingness to obtain this card before commencement.
Current Confined Space Entry Certificate. If not held must be obtained within 6 months of commencement.
Current Senior First Aid Certificate. If not held must be obtained within 6 months of commencement.
Current Self Contain Breathing Apparatus Statement of Attainment, if not held must obtain within 3 months of commencement.
“LF” Class forklift Licence. If not held must be obtained within 6 months of commencement.
Current “C” Class Driver’s Licence.
How to apply:
Once logged into your Seek account, click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply. Alternatively, please go to https://tr.bigredsky.com/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=767523 for access to the Position Description and to apply.
For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description, which provides the Success Criteria.
Please provide your current Resume and a Cover Letter addressing each of the Success Criteria in two pages or less 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 Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.
Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above.
For further information:
Please contact David Frizzell on (07) 4688 6266 within business hours.
Closing date:
The closing date for applications is at Thursday 21 March 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 with a population of 180,000 and employs approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and enthusiastic, 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 gain experience your career.
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.
