South Burnett Regional Council – Nanango QLD
South Burnett Regional Council is one of the largest employers within the region, with offices and depots located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Proston and Blackbutt. Council recognises our key role we play within the community and the services we provide to our ratepayers & public members. We understand our duty to provide excellent customer service at the forefront of all our processes and services, to all stakeholders.
Council is comprised of three (3) Departments: Executive Services, Finance & Liveability, and Infrastructure. These Departments consist of multiple branches to ensure we provide efficient services and accurate information to our community. We believe our staff are our greatest asset in achieving objectives. With approximately 330 employees, Council takes a proactive approach towards recruitment and retention of high-calibre employees.
Further our commitment to our staff we pride ourselves on developing our staff members through our learning and development policy and procedure. Annual Employee Development Reviews are undertaken to ensure our staff are continuously developing.
Council is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, volunteers, work-experience students, visitors, and members of the public. We have adopted a Zero Harm Strategy to promote safety within the organisation. We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions in all workplaces and the importance of keeping the work health and safety practices in these workplaces under constant review.
South Burnett Regional Council are committed to establishing a harmonious and sustainable workforce. This is achieved by adhering to equitable recruitment practices and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.
About the Region The South Burnett Region is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer. The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.
About the role Based in Nanango Permanent Full Time $99K - $123K per annum + Allowances + Super Council is seeking a Program Coordinator to provide leadership, direction and oversee the operation of Council's Water and Wastewater Construction, Maintenance of Reticulation and Treatment works. The role will oversee planned construction activities in Treatment and Reticulation ensuring these are undertaken in accordance with accepted standards. Ensuring staff are provided with all relevant documentation required to meet legislative, safety and customer requirements and comply with Council's policies and procedures. The successful applicant will possess a high level of technical and operational knowledge of water supply and sewerage operations and associated maintenance activities.
Additional Factors Participation in after hours and weekend work is a requirement of this position. Mandatory Qualifications Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (Engineering, Business, Management/Leadership), or demonstrated equivalent experience. Minimum requirement of a current C Class driver's licence. General Safety Induction for Construction Worker Certification (White Card). RPEQ membership or eligibility to obtain would be highly regarded. Benefits and perks Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)
Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
Access to Salary Packaging Benefits
Access to Corporate memberships
Access to Health and Wellbeing programs.
Skills and experience **Please address the following key selection criteria items below, as part of your application:**
High level of technical and operational knowledge of water supply and sewerage operations and associated maintenance activities. Ability to develop, implement and re-define works programs and annual service plans to meet corporate objectives and targets, with a good understanding of current standards, processes and procedures that relate to water and wastewater. Ability to interpret water quality information, investigate and assess quality and operational issues with water and wastewater treatment and supply. Demonstrated leadership capability, including the coordination of effective work teams, and ability to act independently and solve problems quickly and decisively at all times, exercising good judgements and technical skills. Well-developed oral and written communication skills with demonstrated research and analytical skills. High level of keyboard and computer skills with sound working knowledge of the MS Office Suite and ability to use corporate and financial software systems. Lodging your application Please make sure your application includes:
A cover letter including statements addressing the key selection criteria. Current resume. Copies of your tickets, licences and qualification that are listed on the position description. Please note, seek only has the option to provide two attachments, one being your cover letter and the other being your resume. In order to provide key selection criteria and copies of qualifications/tickets, please include these into your cover letter document/attachment. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.
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