Water/wastewater Attendant

2 months ago


Wollongong, Australia Shoalhaven City Council Full time

Salary: $53,077 - $59,667 p.a. plus 10.5% Super
- Permanent, Full Time (5 Positions Available)
- Adverse Working Allowance - Level 1

**About Shoalhaven Council**
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

**About the role**
Shoalhaven City Council currently has five positions available across the water operations department. These positions range between Water Construction, Wastewater treatment and Wastewater Distribution teams.

The Water/Wastewater attendant positions are permanent, full time, Monday to Friday (7am - 4pm) working **38 hours** per week.

**Duties**
Reporting directly to the Coordinator - Wastewater, the focus of this position is to:

- Assist water/wastewater mains construction including the installation of new, replacement, and interconnection works.
- Assist water/wastewater new services construction and or repairs
- Assist at wastewater or water treatment works when required.
- Water maintenance work including scheduled maintenance of hydrants, valves, pumping stations, mains, and reservoirs.
- Digging up and inspection of water/sewer pipes and fittings on trunk mains.

**Skills & Experience**
In order to be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:

- Class C Driver’s Licence.
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (Visa)
- Demonstrated
- problem solving skills
- ability to deal courtesy with people at different levels
- ability to provide effective customer service
- ability to follow defined Work Health & Safety (WHS) policies and procedures.
- Ability and willingness to
- undertake routine work on a regular basis
- maintain high standards of work with minimum supervision
- maintain accurate records (entry-level aptitude testing conducted as part of the selection process).
- Proven ability to work as part of a team.
- A commitment to undertake relevant workplace training.

**Benefits**
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs

**How to Apply**

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- In your previous positions have you actively participated in WHS practices?
- How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?

**Contact**:Michael Crowe** - **Coordinator - Northern Wastewater - 02 4421 1704

**Applications Close**:Tuesday, 14 February 2023 (at Midnight)



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