Assistant Treatment Plant Operator – Emerald

Assistant Treatment Plant Operator – Emerald

Work Type: Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: Infrastructure & Utilities
Award & Level: Stream B, Level 6 = $61,927.72 + superannuation.

Are you looking to start your career in water and wastewater?

Central Highlands Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Treatment Plant Operator to join the team based in Emerald.

In this exciting role you’ll have the opportunity to work with operators and develop your skills whilst undertaking planned and responsive activities to the water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations or reservoirs and provide hands on support in an outdoor environment.

We are looking for an effective team player who is eager to develop a career within water and wastewater whilst being supported by a well-developed team.

In exchange for your hard work and dedication you will be rewarded with an attractive salary package and development opportunities.  You will also have additional earning potential when overtime and on call work is available.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Eagerness to learn and work outdoors
• Ability to work within a team and take direction
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Current Drivers Licence
• General Construction White Card
• Cert III Water / Wastewater Treatment Operation or willingness to complete certificate

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits include:

• A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

• A cover letter addressing what motivated you to apply
• Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applications that meet the mandatory requirements outlined in the position description will be invited to participate in an online assessment.

Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical and functional assessment including drug and alcohol testing
• Reference checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team on 1300 242 686 or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: 5pm Thursday 29 July 2021