About us
The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney.
From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.
With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters.
Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.
Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.
About the role
This position is a full-time role in the Water and Sewer Division based from the Batemans Bay Depot.
This is an excellent opportunity; the successful candidate will coordinate and supervise the activities of Water and Sewer teams ensuring activities are carried out in accordance with Council's Pollution Control Licences.
Your main duties will include:
Operate water and sewer systems in accordance with established operating procedures.
Develop and implement maintenance and asset renewal systems for water supply reticulation and/or sewer collection and transport systems.
Construct Water and Sewerage infrastructure in accordance with detailed designs and industry standards.
Collect and record work activity data.
Prepare routine reports regarding operational performance of water and sewer assets.
Coordinate the activities of the Water and Sewer Operators, Assistant Operators and Trainees providing coaching and operational assistance to them.
Participate in Water and Sewer on-call rosters as required.
This may include remote monitoring of alarms via SCADA/telemetry systems.
Salary Information
Total remuneration for the role is in the range $3,292.54 to $3,590.00 gross per fortnight consisting of:
$2,915.11 to $3,181.89 base salary $37.84 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance $339.59 to $370.27 superannuation (at 11.5%) What we offer
We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing.
We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.
Culture and benefits
Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
Salary packaging program.
About you
You will have completed your Certificate III in Water Industry Operations and have significant experience in this space.
You will be interested in supervising and mentoring teams and be able to demonstrate that you can promote a harmonious and productive work environment.
You will have a can do attitude and will also demonstrate the following in your application:
Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations or equivalent qualification, or a willingness and ability to complete within 2 years of commencement with Council's assistance.
Understanding of asset management and asset maintenance/renewals principles.
Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and organise resources for the efficient operations, maintenance and/or construction of water and/or sewer systems.
Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Proven word processing / spreadsheet / database operating skills.
Please read the Information Package for full details.
If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Ken Murphy on 0418 412 909.
To apply for this position , please go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page.
Applications close: 11:00pm Sunday 17 November 2024.
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