Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
Salary: LGO 4 ($79,414 - $85,123 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience.
Why Choose Us:
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville.
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment.
About The Role:
The purpose of this role is to coordinate and implement maintenance for bulk water facilities, maintenance of safety procedures and improvement of safety at bulk water sites. The role will coordinate and supervise the repair of bulk water facilities along with developing facility maintenance plans including painting, roof inspection and repair, signage, and road maintenance and provide project and funding recommendations to the manager.
The role has a requirement to be available as required, for on-call and overtime arrangements, including weekends, to resolve out of hours operational issues or emergency works.
About You:
Our ideal candidate will have:
Knowledge of water treatment processes.
Knowledge of SCADA systems and their application to the water industry.
Knowledge of pipeline materials and repair techniques.
Knowledge of facilities maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing and electrical repairs.
Sound knowledge of maintenance procedures and techniques applicable to a water system facilities and infrastructure.
Ability to implement and supervise workplace health and safety requirements in the field, in particular confined space entry procedures.
Ability to work as part of a team and to supervise field staff.
Ability to diagnose and rectify water system problems.
Current "C" class driver's licence, with Class MR preferred.
Water Operator qualification or a trade qualification in an applicable trade.
Senior First Aid Certificate (Desirable).
Confined Space Entry Certificate (Desirable).
Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
How To Apply:
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Sunday 29 September 2024.
What We Offer:
17.5% annual leave loading.
Up to 5 weeks annual leave.
Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave.
14 weeks paid Parental Leave.
Domestic and Family Violence Leave.
Natural Disaster Leave.
Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members.
Salary Sacrifice opportunities.
Learning and Development opportunities.
Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities.
Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses.
Employee Assistance Program.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact ****** or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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