Permanent Full Time - 38 hours per week$69,263.50 Annually + up to 12% super + $16,403.39 Annualised Biological AllowanceRCC Employee's Level 7A special placeAt Redland City Council, you can help improve lives while shaping your career in a truly special place. Situated on the stunning Redlands Coast, our team is creating an enriched, sustainable future for Redland City.Here, every role matters. Together, we're focused on serving our community. Join us so together we can improve the Redlands for today and tomorrow.Your opportunityWe are seeking an Assistant Treatment Plant Operator for day-to-day operations and monitoring of Wastewater Treatment Plants and pumping stations. The role involves supporting the operation and maintenance of a Class I Wastewater Treatment Plant and conducting inspections at pumping stations, including after-hours work. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, reporting issues, and advising on technical matters. Team collaboration, effective communication, and adherence to health and safety policies are essential. Additional duties include maintaining maintenance schedules and providing reports to ensure operational compliance and workplace productivity.What you'll bringFirst and foremost, you'll need to live and breathe our values, as they are fundamental to the way we go about our work and the relationships we build.We would love to hear from you or someone you know who has:Proven ability to assist, with limited direction, in the operation and maintenance of a Class I Treatment Plant.Actively participate in and promote a cooperative team-based approach.Demonstrated ability to pro-actively identify, report, and address any Workplace Health and Safety hazards/issues.High level knowledge of environmental issues, practices, and legal requirements relevant to environmental impacts of operations at the site.Communicate with both internal & external customers in a friendly, cooperative and responsive manner.Demonstrated high level ability to accurately undertake a variety of administrative functions.Here are some more reasons for loving working with us:Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break.Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance.Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen.Diverse secondment opportunities for career development.Reward and recognition programs.Wellbeing programs and social club.Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers.Access to RedFlex – our flexible work program offering flexibility in how, when and where you work.Minimum RequirementsYou'll hold a current Class C drivers licence.You'll hold a certificate III in water operations (wastewater) or equivalent qualification or currently enrolled and have substantial progress towards completion of qualifications, and a commitment to complete the qualification within 12 months.You'll be able to participate in the after-hours on-call roster (on-site and/or remote response), including availability for site-related operations on weekends and public holidays, or other overtime work as required.You'll be willing to adhere to Council's Occupational Immunization procedure (vaccines include Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus and Q-Fever).To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.Ready to join usApplications will only be accepted through Council's Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.To be considered, applicants must submit a:Cover letter (one page);RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.Specific information on the position (201106) can be obtained by contacting Dean Rousellon (07) 3843 8***. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 27/11/2024.At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives of our people. We're focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences, and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.Applications will not be accepted from a third party.Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.
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