Wastewater Distribution Operator

Salary: $62,233 - $69,950 p.a. plus 11% Super
- Permanent/Full-Time
- Adverse Working Conditions Allowance

**About the role**
This is a **permanent**, **full-time**, Monday to Friday 7.00 am to 4.00 pm position working **38 hours** per week. This position is located at the **Shoalhaven Water Operations Depot, South Nowra**.

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

- Supervises and supports a work group within Council to enable Council to function at an optimal level.
- Exhibits positive behaviours by showing initiative, taking responsibility for self and work group actions and referring issues of ethics and probity.
- Communicates in a clear and concise manner, coaches and provides constructive feedback.
- Supports continuous improvement by identifying improvements to processes and practices and supporting change.
- Contributes to work area planning and prioritises workloads to meet deadlines.
- Impacts on the external image and perception of Council with regards to customer service and workplace behaviour.

On call - Being available to be on-call and completing reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

**Skills & Experience**
To be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:

- Current Class C Driver’s Licence
- Class MR Drivers Licence.
- Current NSW WorkCover First Aid Certificate.
- Current National WHS Construction Card (WorkCover).
- Current NSW WorkCover Confined Spaces Entry Certificate.
- Truck Mounted Crane Operator Certificate of Competence equivalent to Class C2 WorkCover Certificate (Note: certification must allow the operation of the crane and rigging loads).
- Demonstrated minimum of two years’ experience and proven knowledge in water supply or sewerage systems operations, maintenance, construction, and repair (including pumping stations and reservoir operation).
- Proven knowledge and history of safe work practices, including traffic control.
- Sound communication skills (including proven ability to communicate effectively with customers and able to provide or obtain information and advice to peers and supervisors).
- Proven ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Proven ability to maintain accurate, up to date records.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team and to interchange duties and responsibilities to meet work goals.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to follow defined Work Health & Safety (WHS) policies and procedures.
- A commitment to undertake relevant workplace training.
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)

**About Shoalhaven City 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.

**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.
- How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met?
- In your previous positions have you actively participated in WHS practices?

**Contact**:Tyson Holmes - Supervisor - Wastewater Distribution - 0432 810 154

**Applications Close**:Thursday, 8 February 2024 (at Midnight)