Description:
The Position
Monitor, operate, maintain and optimise AlburyCity’s water and wastewater treatment plants, including pumping stations and service reservoirs in an effective and efficient manner. The position will ensure the treatment quality conforms to all relevant regulatory and compliance standards.
- Working 35 hours per week with a fortnightly RDO
- Flexible working arrangement
- Come and work for an engaging and dynamic team
We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities, and the custodians of an environment like no other. We ensure Albury is a great place to live, work and invest.
Qualifications & experience
- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or relevant trade qualification or equivalent relevant experience
- Class C (standard) Driver's Licence (compulsory to have & maintain)
- Relevant experience in the water and wastewater treatment industry
- Experience in the maintenance of mechanical equipment within the industry
- Experience in the use of treatment chemicals.
- Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment facilities as directed, including taking corrective action in response to test results and operating issues.
- Perform routineplant inspection and undertake maintenance activities as required to maintain operating reliability of the treatment facilities.
- Perform routine maintenance activities associated with the facilities’ grounds and buildings.
- Use, handle and store chemicals in accordance with relevant WH&S, and AlburyCity requirements and ensure that chemical dosing is undertaken in an efficient and effective manner to meet plant processes and effluent quality requirements.
- Assist with the construction and commissioning on new assets.
Hours
Based on 38 hours per week, working 38 hours across a 7-day spread, with actual days and times being worked in accordance with facilities rosters with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity’s RDO guidelines. Hours worked on weekends will attract the appropriate loadings.
Benefits
Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.
Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.
AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility.
This role closes on the 07 April 2024 The role may close earlier for the right applicant. Should you require any further information for this role please email Shawn Charlton on shawn.charlton@alburycity.nsw.gov.au or call on 02 6023 5880.