Water Reclamation Operator

6 days ago

Wagga Wagga, Australia City of Wagga Wagga Full time

**Closing date**: 15/11/2024 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time**Location**: Sewer Treatment Plants, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 - Wiradjuri Country**Department**: Infrastructure Services**Employment type**: Permanent Full-timeWe are seeking a self-motivated and experienced individual to join Council's Water Reclamation team to provide operational expertise in the operations and running of the sewage treatment plants around Wagga Wagga.
- One (1) permanent, full-time position available.
- Remuneration of $2,712.32 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $3,254.78 gross per fortnight + superannuation.
- Access to Council's nine (9) day fortnight arrangement.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Generous leave entitlements.

**Your new role**:
In this role, you will assist the Senior Water Reclamation Operator to ensure high-quality maintenance and day-to-to-day operation of Council’s sewage treatment plants, including effluent reuse, bio-solids management and associated infrastructure and services.

Key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

- Operate and maintain Council’s sewage treatment plants.
- Support the Senior Water Reclamation Operator in undertaking timely intervention, adjustments, and improvement processes to prevent environmental harm and licence breaches.
- Undertake sample collection and analysis for plant optimisation.
- Participate in on-call rostering arrangements and attend out-of-hours callouts.
- Complete documentation relevant to the role.

**What you will need to succeed**:
We are looking for someone with:

- Qualifications relevant to the role such as a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Wastewater Treatment) and/or Certificate of Completion - Advanced Wastewater Treatment Operations (NSW DCCEEW) _or willingness to undertake after commencement._
- Substantial experience in sewage treatment plant operations.
- General Construction Induction Training Card (White Card).

**Desirable licences and competencies**:

- Confined Spaces Certificate.
- Working at Heights Certificate.
- First Aid qualifications.
- Demonstrated experience in the supervision of contractors and trainees is highly desirable.
- In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation, applicants are required to be vaccinated and provide evidence for Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B and Q-Fever._

**What is next?**

Applications close **Friday, 15 November 2024** at 11.59pm AEDST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 18 November 2024.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact **Jason Creed, **Water Reclamation Team Leader** on 02 6926 9466.**

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

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