Water Treatment

**Water Treatment & Water Resources Trainee**

**Classification **Level, Central Highlands Water Enterprise Agreement

**Team, unit **Water Supply Services, Water Treatment & Water Resources

**Division **Infrastructure Planning & Operations

**Work location **Learmonth Road, Ballarat

**Employment type **Three () year full-time traineeship

**Position reports to **Team Leader Water Treatment & Team Leader Water Resources

**Direct reports **Nil

**Our Values**

Our vision: _Our Water - Our Customers - Healthy Living _

Our mission: _Together, we provide quality water and wastewater services, safely, efficiently and sustainably to _
- communities in the Central Highlands Region _

Our values: _Integrity Teamwork Leadership Care**Organisational Environment**

At Central Highlands Water (CHW) ‘_Safety is Everyone’s Priority_. We are committed to the safety of our people,
customers and the community we serve and have a zero tolerance towards bullying, harassment or violence within
the workplace.

We have an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and difference. We believe all jobs can be worked flexibly
disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We support and encourage employees’ continuous professional development. Employees are supported in keeping
informed of current industry best practice and are encouraged to take an active personal interest in staying up to
date with professional practices, standards and latest trends.

We believe that everyone has the capability to demonstrate leadership, regardless of their formal level of authority.
We expect all team members to focus their efforts on developing and displaying the leadership behaviours defined
in our Leadership Capability Framework.

**Purpose**

The primary objectives of the positions are to:

- Upskill a trainee in Water Industry practices to support the Water Treatment and Water Resources teams.
- Perform operational activities associated with Water Treatment and Water Resources assets.

the fields of Water Treatment & Water Resources.
**Key Duties/Responsibilities**

As a key member of the Water Treatment & Water Resources Teams, the incumbent will be trained, mentored and
supported to reach as a minimum a solid understanding, whilst aiming for compentency across all of the following:

- Operate various water treatment plants that utilise different processes and technologies typically in a

multi barrier approach, to provide the CHW communities with great tasting and safe drinking water at all
times.

processes.
- Perform Water Treatment Plant operational performance checks and calibrations in accordance with

documented programs, schedules and standards.
- Enter required checks and calibration information into the digital program WIMS.
- Operate and maintain headworks assets including dams, inlet/outlet works, foreshore and downstream

areas, channels and stream diversions in accordance with documented programs, schedules and
standards.
- Conduct visual assessment of surface waters, routine and non-routine water sample collection, storm

monitoring and operation of water diversions. Assist with water storage water health checks and data
collection.
- Assist with Blue-Green algae routine operational monitoring and identification, sample collection and

response (in accordance with CHW Blue Green Algae Management Plan)
- Dam Safety monitoring, works and activities
- Other duties as directed.

Comprehensive training, supervision and support will be provided for the incumbent to ensure adequate competency
is attained in operations, before transitioning to a more autonomous work model.
**. Authority and Accountability**
- Responsible for carrying out required routine work activities as directed by the Team Leader.***
- Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
- At all times, create, maintain and foster a safe work environment and ensure compliance with the provisions

of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and CHW policies and procedures.

**. Judgement and Decision Making**
- Training, mentoring and support will be provided to allow the successful applicant to gain the knowledge,

skills and confidence to allow some discretion in the performance of tasks, and the opportunity to make minor
process changes as required.

**. Specialist Knowledge and Skills**
- With adequate training and supervision, display accurate and competent computer skills including a working

**. Leadership/Management Skills**
- Lead self by taking responsibility for your choices, actions and performance.

**. Interpersonal Skills**
- Interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) sufficient to be able to work effectively as part of

a team and build personal rapport with colleagues and contractors.
- Assistance will be provided to develop the confidence and skills to interact with the public as required whilst

performing required duties.

**. Qualifications and Experience**