Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

1 month ago


Ballina, Australia Ballina Shire Council Full time

**ABOUT US**:

- Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment._

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
**Position**:
We are looking for a safety conscious, dedicated and appropriately experienced and qualified individual to join Council's water and wastewater treatment plants team. Reporting to the Supervisor Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, this position is responsible for operating and maintaining Council’s water, wastewater and recycled water treatment plant facilities. A key objective of the role will be to train and mentor trainees and to work constructively with the team to ensure goals and objectives are achieved.

**To be successful you will bring**
- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
- Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment or equivalent OR, if wishing to be considered for traineeship level, willingness to complete qualification under a traineeship arrangement.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment operations including adherence to regulatory, health, environmental and safety requirement OR, if wishing to be considered for traineeship level, capacity, commitment and willingness to develop such knowledge under a traineeship arrangement.
- Demonstrated experience in the supervision and training of staff OR, if wishing to be considered for traineeship level, willingness and ability to supervise and train other staff once appropriately qualified and skilled.

**The rewards**
- For a qualified and experience operator, an annual salary range of $63,900 to $73,300 (plus 11.5% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications. For a trainee level, an annual commencement salary of $55,800 (plus 11.5% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and progression through the traineeship qualification.
- Fitness Passport membership options.
- An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
- An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

**Applications close**

11.30pm on Friday 29 November 2024

**Specific enquiries**

Amy Hart | Coordinator Water and Wastewater | 02 6686 1449



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