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Form of workA FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY HAS ARISEN FOR A WATER & WASTE WATER OPERATOR TO JOIN A GREAT TEAM WITHIN THE WATER OPERATIONS TEAM
About the position:
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. As the operator in this team, you will predominantly be responsible for monitoring, controlling and operation of water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, recycling facilities and associated infrastructure. This is an on-call rotation basis with the permanent working hours.
This is a great opportunity for someone that has some experience in this field and is wanting to join an amazing organization that you have will have the opportunity for growth in and long-term employment. Safety is at our forefront and all of our machinery and equipment are to the highest standards. There is plenty of onsite training opportunities available with the ability to upgrade your tickets skillsets as you work on the job.
If you are interested in being part of this amazing team, then please apply to join.
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.
Benefits of working at Council:
- This is a permanent full-time position based at Greenmount/Clifton
- The base salary for this position is $1241.53 gross per week or $32.67 per hour plus.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- 12.65% superannuation.
- Access to an ‘On-Call Commuter Use’ vehicle.
- 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!
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor, control and operate water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, recycling facilities and associated infrastructure.
- This position participates in the after-hours / on-call roster system. Providing support for activities at water treatment plants including SCADA response and after-hours / on call support for operational requirements.
- Assist in the development and ongoing maintenance of Quality and Drinking Water Quality Management Plans
How to be successful in this position:
- Current Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate III, with relevant water and wastewater industry experience.
- 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.
- Current Self Contain Breathing Apparatus Statement of Attainment, if not held must obtain within 6 months of commencement.
- Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.
- “LF” Class forklift License or a willingness to obtain, within 6 months of commencement (Council will support training to obtain licence.
- Demonstrated ability to understand directions and to communicate effectively.
- Sound numeracy, written and oral communication skills.
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=774069 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 2 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 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 Rob Colyer on (07) 46970*** within business hours.
Closing date:
The closing date for applications is at Thursday 11 of April 11:45pm.
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.
