Utilities Coordinator - Jandowae/Tara/Wandoan

UTILITIES COORDINATOR - JANDOWAE/TARA/WANDOAN

Western Downs Regional Council (WDRC) is a dynamic organisation committed to providing outstanding service to the local community. Everything we do is underpinned by our positive culture and internal brand which includes being an organisation that cares about its people and their safety, is future focused and strives to make a real difference to our community.

The Opportunity

Here at WDRC we are passionate about what we do. We offer you a culture that is reflective of this and, as such, you will be working in an organisation that focuses on continuous improvement and promotes innovation at all levels through challenging the status quo to discover new and better ways of doing things.

About Us

Western Downs Regional Council is a leading local government authority in south-west Queensland with a work force of approximately 730 employees delivering a comprehensive and complex range of public services to businesses and over 34,000 residents. With an annual budget of approximately $150M (plus over $90M in capital) and managed assets with a total value in excess of $1.3B, Western Downs Regional Council delivers an extensive range of services and programs to achieve the vision of an innovative team that is connected locally and united regionally.

About the Role

Operating from within the Utilities Department, the Utilities Coordinator will assist the Utilities Manager in the coordination of Council’s water and sewerage services in all communities throughout the Regional Council area by being the primary contact with operational staff. This includes meeting the statutory requirements for performance, safety and environmental management, and ensuring the customer service standards are achieved to a high standard.

Salary         

Queensland Local Government Officers Award   

Level 5 - 6 

$75,140.78 - $86,518.09 (plus 9.5% or optional 12% Super)

Benefits         

9 day fortnight 

Annual Leave Loading

Locality Allowance

Uniforms Subsidy

Generous Salary Sacrifice Options

Relocation Assistance to the value of $5000 may be available

Location       

Jandowae

About you

You will need to be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of water and sewerage networks and processes. It is highly desirable that you have appropriate tertiary or advanced trade qualifications.

This position is currently open to Western Downs Regional Council Employees and external applicants.

Additional Information

Western Downs Regional Council values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities. Council welcomes all applications from suitably qualified applicants.

Please note that after the closing date you will no longer be able to apply for the vacancy. The specific time of closing is midnight AEST of the date displayed below.  Western Downs Regional Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice.

Applications must be received by Monday 6 March 2017.

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