Water and Wastewater Operator

Water and Wastewater Operator

Yass Valley Council - Lifestyle Opportunity

Yass Valley is a growing and prosperous regional community which offers a great country lifestyle in close proximity to Canberra. It provides a diverse rural and natural setting, heritage towns and villages and relaxed lifestyle opportunities, all with easy access to the rich sporting, cultural and educational opportunities across the region.

The Opportunity

Council provides reticulated drinking water supply in Yass, Murrumbateman, Bowning and Binalong and reticulated sewer services in Yass and Murrumbateman. The Water and Wastewater Team operates and maintains Yass Dam, Yass Water Treatment Plant, Yass and Murrumbateman Sewage Treatment Plants, several water and wastewater pump stations, water reservoirs, and water and wastewater reticulation.

Water and Wastewater Operator is expected to operate, maintain and construct water supply and sewerage assets to ensure the efficient provision of water and wastewater services to the community.

Key Accountabilities

• Operate, maintain and monitor the water treatment plant, pump stations, reservoirs and water reticulation assets.
• Operate, maintain and monitor sewage treatment plants, sewage pump stations and sewer reticulation assets.
• Participate in the construction and repair of water reticulation and sewer reticulation assets.
• Carry out water quality tests and keep accurate records of results.
• Participate in the water and sewer on-call roster.
• Assist with any other tasks related to the Water and Wastewater Section.

Essential Requirements

• A certificate in: 
• Chemical Dosing Systems for Water Supplies (Part 1), and/or
• Wastewater Treatment Operations for Sewage Treatment Plants (Part 1)
• or the ability to obtain one of the above certificates within 24 months.
• A Certificate III in a related area such as construction, plumbing, mechanical or electrical trades or relevant industry experience.
• Availability and capacity to undertake on-call duties.
• A white card (general construction induction card).
• A current Class "C" driver licence.

Learn more about working at Yass Valley Council

The Local Government (State) Award and Council policies provide for a flexible working environment to assist staff in balancing their work and home life. Teams work together to balance the operating needs of the business unit with the needs of the individual.

We are committed to a positive workplace culture that is respectful, inclusive and diverse, where all employees have a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and better outcomes for our community.

Some of the benefits you will experience while working in Council;

• Career growth through internal job opportunities 
• Education assistance program and targeted training opportunities
• Long Service Leave after 5 Years
• 9 Day Fortnight for full time employees
• Health & Wellbeing program - flu vaccinations and injury prevention program.
• Job security in a Local Government position
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued and EEO, diversity and differences are respected
• A focus on our peoples’ safety and wellbeing.

How to Apply

We accept applications via email to hr@yass.nsw.gov.au, only completed applications will be assessed and should include:

1. A cover letter which addresses your ability to undertake the Key Accountabilities and evidence you meet the Essential Requirements as outlined in the Position Description (2 pages or less)
2. Response to the Targeted Questions below (1 page)
3. Your CV as relevant to this role (5 pages or less)
4. A copy of your Driver Licence as relevant to the role.
5. Proof of right to work in Australia eg birth certificate, passport, visa.

Please contact hr@yass.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6226 1477 if you require assistance with your application or would like to enquire about reasonable adjustments at interview and in the work place.

To be eligible for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or have rights to work in Australia.

Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

Targeted Questions

Describe how you would maintain and repair a water reticulation system.

Yass Valley Council’s values are; Service, Integrity, Sustainability, Collaboration and Accountability. Which value resonates with you the most and how do you apply the value in your everyday work?

Salary Range:

Salary Grade 3 $49,098 - $56,524 depending on skills and experience, plus 9.5% Superannuation

The following Award allowances also apply:

Adverse Working Conditions allowance of $16.40 per week

On-call allowance of $183.80 per week (7 days) when the operator is rostered to be on-call.

Other allowances are also payable for duties involving sewer chokes and wet well entry.

Conditions:

Permanent full-time position with a nine-day fortnight. This position is required to be available outside normal work hours when rostered to be on-call.

Contact:

For enquiries about the position please contact Aaron Shepherd, Coordinator Water & Wastewater on 0400 554 585 during business hours.

Position Description:

Water and Wastewater Operator Position Description

Applications Close:

5pm on Monday 12 July 2021

How to Apply:

Applications must be sent to HR@yass.nsw.gov.au