Water Resource Operator

3 months ago


Ballarat, Australia Central Highlands Water Full time

**Work options**:
**Central Highlands Water is a major regional employer, and we want you to join us**

An exciting fixed-term (until 13 June 2025) opportunity as a Water Resources Operator in the Central Highlands Region Be a part of a diverse, collaborative and supportive team-based environment.

**About us**

At CHW we provide drinking water, sewerage, trade waste and recycled water services to residents and businesses in the Central Highlands region of Victoria. We are a public sector employer with a proud history spanning more than 150 years of supporting regional prosperity through service excellence.

Central Highlands Water is a growing business which strives to create a thriving and sustainable region by providing the highest quality water related service to our diverse customer base. This opportunity is a vital role to shape the future of how our services support our community.

To learn more about CHW and how our everyday people contribute to the Central Highlands region of Victoria, visit our website, or check out our LinkedIn or Instagram pages

**The opportunity**

The Water Resources Operator works will perform operational activities associated with headworks assets in accordance with ANCOLD Guidelines, and actively manage the raw water supply system. The Water Resource Operator will adopt an integrated team approach by utilising existing resources working across CHW water supply assets.

**About you**

Safety is our No. 1 priority, and we expect you will actively contribute to and foster a 'safety first' culture that supports our aspiration of zero harm. This means you care deeply about the physical and psychological safety of people so that our team return home in great shape at the end of the day.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

- Current Drivers Licence
- Relevant qualifications and licences.
- Demonstrated relevant experience in operating water resource systems, including experience in operation and maintenance for bulk water supply systems, incorporating land maintenance.
- Demonstrated experience in arranging and supervising minor contractors and minor works projects.
- Demonstrated good communication and public relations skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and independently in remote or isolated environments.

**What's in it for you?**

Working for one of the region's largest employers you will be part of an organisation that is high achieving, cohesive and always striving for better customer outcomes. We're full of "everyday people" that are great to work with and reflect our community We're offering a supportive environment and offer a huge range of employee options and benefits.

Other benefits include accrued time off, generous leave options, professional development, industry collaboration, health and wellbeing programs and a supportive management team.

**At CHW you will**:

- Have access to training and development opportunities that will further develop your knowledge and skills.
- Be part of an organisation that strongly promotes work life balance, flexibility, safety and wellbeing.
- Work in an organisation that makes a difference to our community.
- Be part of an organisation that cares about you, your safety and wellbeing.

**How to apply**
- Please ensure you provide a **cover letter and your resume.**

**Have questions?**

For a confidential chat about the role, please contact **Stephanie Burzacott on 0428 725 983.**

Applications close 5pm Monday 7 October 2024.
- Please note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, fitness to work, qualifications, work history, work visa, misconduct and police record history.
- At CHW we are dedicated to supporting our team's physical and mental wellbeing. We offer flexible and hybrid working opportunities. We assist our team to develop, as people and as leaders. We value diversity and inclusion - our workforce is a place where the melding of a range of views and perspectives is celebrated._



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