Water & Wastewater Officer

• Package includes salary $83,957 to $89,044 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and 8.5% loading for working weekends and public holidays 
• Ongoing full-time role
• Located at Perisher Valley

Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage

About the Role

An exciting opportunity to join National Parks and Wildlife Service Water and Wastewater Team within the Department of Planning and Environment. We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced specialist to take on the role of Water and Wastewater Officer.

As Water and Wastewater Officer, you will work as part of a team to operate the water and wastewater infrastructure to provide clean drinking water supply to the resort areas. You will be responsible for ensuring effective wastewater treatment, implementing water quality, sewage effluent and water management controls, and undertaking repairs on key assets.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in water industry operations or demonstrated experience and knowledge of the operations and maintenance of activated sludge treatment processes, water supply reticulation and disinfection.
• Demonstrated safe working practices including experience in safe work in confined spaces.
• A current Australian driver’s licence and willingness to operate and use oversnow transport.
• Willingness to be on-call and responding to emergency operational situations.

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Effective 1 January 2024. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is part of NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). For more information, please click on link below.

 Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

What we can offer you

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

What we do

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

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How to apply

Apply by answering all pre-screening questions, submit a current resume and a one-page cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

DCCEEW strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

For more information about the role, please contact Martin Buhler, Supervisor Water & Wastewater, NPWS on 0428 484 757 or martin.buhler@environment.nsw.gov.au

Applications close:  Wednesday January 31st 2024 at 11:55pm

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.

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• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

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