Water and Waste Water Operator

Water and Waste Water Operator

About the position

The Operator provides operation and maintenance of Council's wastewater system treatment facilities and pumping stations under direction from the supervisor and in accordance with their licence conditions.  Work includes maintenance, construction and repair of water and sewer infrastructure and/or assets.

About us

Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW’s most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State’s energy industry; with two of NSW’s base load power generators located in the Shire, Bayswater and Liddell. Muswellbrook Shire’s coal industry exports 25% of NSW’s thermal coal, it is the home of the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, it produces a large volume of the Hunters viticulture and is home to the largest dairy industry in the Hunter.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and is committed to employee welfare and development.

About you

This is a permanent role with a salary range of $51,872 - $58,278 based on demonstrated competencies, plus 9.5% superannuation. To be successful in this role you must possess:

• Certificate III in Water Operations or equivalent level of knowledge, skill and ability.
• Driver’s Licence
• Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in position description), including computing and reporting competencies.
• Demonstrated Fundamental key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in position description).

Further Information

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website, or contact Kugan Thiru, Supervisor - Treatment Plants on 0407 620 633.

Applications close on 28 September 2020.