Networks Assistant

1 week ago


Tweed Heads, Australia Tweed Shire Council Full time

The Water and Wastewater - Operations Unit is seeking a team player who is passionate about the provision of safe and reliable water and wastewater services to join us as a Networks Assistant. For the passionate and enthusiastic person, we can provide a supported pathway to obtain the on the job skills and competencies in this stimulating and rewarding role workings towards a nationally recognised qualification in Water Operations (Certificate III).

**About the role**:

- provide support and assistance to our team of Network Operators in a wide range of operations and maintenance activities on the water supply network, sewerage reticulation system, and other assets.
- assist in repairing water mains, consumer services, hydrants and stop valves, install pipelines and read water meters. Inspecting, cleaning, maintaining and constructing sewer mains and manholes will also be involved. You may also be "called out" to provide emergency response as part of the Water Unit’s 24-hour service.
- the role is suitable for someone who enjoys a variety of active work in an outdoor environment. Your ability to take care of your own, your colleagues and the public's Health and Safety will see you succeed in this role.

**What's on offer**:

- a job that gets you out and about to various parts of our beautiful shire and on the front line in providing safe and reliable water and wastewater services to our community
- a supportive team environment with training and development opportunities
- a base salary ranging from $52,657 per annum with competency-based increments up to $59,678 per annum, plus 11% super
- 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - **click here** for more).

**We are seeking**:

- basic understanding and general knowledge of the operation of a sewer and water reticulation network system
- sound general knowledge of pipe/services installation and repairs
- demonstrated ability to work in a small team environment
- demonstrated ability to work responsibly and independently on tasks with direction
- willingness and commitment to complete Certificate III in Water Operations under the support and guidance of Council
- the capacity to perform in an active and physically demanding work environment

**About us**:

- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Join an **employer of choice**. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

**Where it's located**:
This position is based in Tweed Heads, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

**Position closes**:
**Click here to view the Position Description**

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

Click here to view our Values

**Pre-Employment Screening**:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information.

**Immunisations**:
This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program.

**How To Apply**:

- Have your Resume document ready to go.
- Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
- You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.

**If you'd like to COPY and PASTE selection criteria fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below**:

- What is your understanding of the function that water supply and sewerage systems play in our community to protect public health and the environment?
- What is your understanding and general knowledge of the operation of a water supply and sewer network system? What are the general components of these systems to maintain
- Do you have a willingness and ability to complete active manual labour tasks with direction?
- Do you hold a General Construction Induction Card (White Card)?
- Please explain your level of literacy and numeracy competence, particularly reading of job instructions and plans, maintenance of records and completion of standard reports
- Please explain your experience in pipe laying and repairs, demonstrating with examples your general knowledge of this type of work
- Please explain your knowledge of workplace safety procedures and your experience in us


  • Networks Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Tweed Heads, Australia Tweed Shire Council Full time

    The Water and Wastewater - Operations Unit is seeking a team player who is passionate about the provision of safe and reliable water and wastewater services to join us as a Networks Assistant. For the passionate and enthusiastic person, we can provide a supported pathway to obtain the on the job skills and competencies in this stimulating and rewarding role...

  • Networks Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia Tweed Shire Council Full time

    The Water and Wastewater - Operations Unit is seeking a team player who is passionate about the provision of safe and reliable water and wastewater services to join us as a Networks Assistant. For the passionate and enthusiastic person, we can provide a supported pathway to obtain the on the job skills and competencies in this stimulating and rewarding role...

  • Networks Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia Tweed Shire Council Full time

    The Water and Wastewater - Operations Unit is seeking a team player who is passionate about the provision of safe and reliable water and wastewater services to join us as a Networks Assistant. For the passionate and enthusiastic person, we can provide a supported pathway to obtain the on the job skills and competencies in this stimulating and rewarding role...


  • Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia Essential Energy Full time

    Seeking Network Assurance Facilitator, Level 2, to join the Network Assurance team based at Tweed HeadsWe are uniqueJoin an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on...


  • Tweed Heads, Australia Essential Energy Full time

    Seeking Network Assurance Facilitator, Level 2, to join the Network Assurance team based at Tweed Heads **We are unique** Join an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on...


  • Tweed Heads, Australia Tweed Shire Council Full time

    **About the role**: The Water and Wastewater - Operations Unit is seeking team players who are passionate about the provision of safe and reliable water and wastewater services, to join us as a Reticulation Assistant. This role provides support and assistance to our team of Reticulation Operators in a wide range of operations and maintenance activities on...


  • Tweed Heads, Australia Tweed Shire Council Full time

    **About the role**: The Water and Wastewater - Operations Unit is seeking team players who are passionate about the provision of safe and reliable water and wastewater services, to join us as a Reticulation Assistant. This role provides support and assistance to our team of Reticulation Operators in a wide range of operations and maintenance activities on...


  • Tweed Heads, Australia Nortec Employment & Training Full time

    **In this role, you will**: - Provide administration support to maintain a database for event management, including documenting planning and delivery progress. - Support completion of monthly reporting using defined templates. - Organise and coordinate stakeholder meetings, including co-ordination of resources and agendas. - Maintain meeting minutes and...


  • Tweed Heads, Australia Tweed Shire Council Full time

    The Water and Wastewater - Operations Unit is seeking a dependable and committed Pump Station Assistant to work as part of a team that is passionate about providing public health for our community and the protection of the environment. They will do this by working as a team to service and maintain our network of sewage pumping stations and conduct sewer...


  • Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia Nortec Employment & Training Full time

    In this role, you will: Provide administration support to maintain a database for event management, including documenting planning and delivery progress. Support completion of monthly reporting using defined templates. Organise and coordinate stakeholder meetings, including coordination of resources and agendas. Maintain meeting minutes and complete and...


  • Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia Tweed Shire Council Full time

    About the role:The Water and Wastewater - Operations Unit is seeking team players who are passionate about the provision of safe and reliable water and wastewater services, to join us as a Reticulation Assistant. This role provides support and assistance to our team of Reticulation Operators in a wide range of operations and maintenance activities on the...


  • Tweed Heads, Australia Tweed Shire Council Full time

    The Water and Wastewater - Operations Unit is seeking a dependable and committed Pump Station Assistant to work as part of a team that is passionate about providing public health for our community and the protection of the environment. They will do this by working as a team to service and maintain our network of sewage pumping stations and conduct sewer...

  • Assistant Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Tweed Heads, Australia Hungry Jack's Full time

    As a member of the Hungry Jack’s Restaurant Leadership Team you will be mentored, trained and upskilled for success, while being compensated with a competitive renumeration package. You will have access to grow your skills through comprehensive internal training and leadership programs. You will be enabled to execute and monitor promotional activities, be...

  • Assistant Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Tweed Heads, Australia Accor Apartments & Realty Full time

    Mantra & The Sebel Twin Towns Hotel & Apartments are two properties that sit side by side on the Gold Coast / Northern NSW border overlooking the beautiful Coolangatta Beach. The properties offer a range of hotel style rooms as well as one, two and three bedroom apartments and pools for guests to enjoy. In your downtime, experience the laid-back lifestyle of...

  • Assistant Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Tweed Heads, Australia Accor Apartments & Realty Full time

    Mantra & The Sebel Twin Towns Hotel & Apartments are two properties that sit side by side on the Gold Coast / Northern NSW border overlooking the beautiful Coolangatta Beach. The properties offer a range of hotel style rooms as well as one, two and three bedroom apartments and pools for guests to enjoy. In your downtime, experience the laid-back lifestyle of...

  • Sales Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Tweed Heads, Australia Strandbags Full time

    **SALES ASSISTANT - Tweed Heads** **We are all Going Places!** We are Strand. The unshakeable **House of Fashion Travel,** going places since 1927. We are _doers; creators_, _innovators, and curators_ of new beginnings. Formerly known as Strand, we are Australia and New Zealand’s leading handbag and luggage retailer with a fast-evolving network of...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia Mantra Twin Towns Hotel & Apartment Full time

    Located between the Tweed River and the beautiful Coolangatta Beach, Mantra Twin Towns Hotel & Apartments is just a short stroll to the famous Greenmount beach and beautiful Rainbow Bay. A main feature of this property is the covered walkway through to everything that Twin Towns Services Club has to offer. All the energy of local dining, bars and...

  • Sales Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia Smokemart & GiftBox Full time

    Shop 49 Tweed Shopping Centre, 54 Mingjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South, NSW, Australia, 248- Full time_About us:_For over three decades, Smokemart & GiftBox has been the go-to destination for all things tobacco and gifting. We not only pride ourselves on providing customers with quality products and specialised service but also promoting a supportive and...


  • Tweed Heads, Australia HVTC Full time

    Tweed Heads NSW, Australia - Gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work! - Located in Tweed Heads - Immediate start **What You'll Do**: As a Dental Assistant Trainee, you'll embark on a comprehensive journey to become a skilled professional in the dental industry. You'll receive training and guidance in: - Complying with Australian Standards...


  • Tweed Heads, Australia For Health Group Full time

    The Company ForHealth Medical Centres is an industry leader in quality, accessible healthcare. We have a nationwide network of 70+ medical centres and 1300+ independent health practitioners. Our independent health practitioners offer their patients a lifetime of holistic care and provide 7+ million patient consultations annually. We are proudly part of the...