Water & Sewer Assistant Operator

**Abou**t us**

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

**About the role**

We have a full-time permanent role working within the Water and Sewer team based at Council’s Batemans Bay Depot.

Your main duties will include:

- Carrying out water and sewer construction/operations and asset maintenance activities in accordance with detailed designs, procedures and relevant standards.
- Collecting and recording work activity data to ensure accurate asset, asset history and customer service records are maintained.
- Providing assistance to the Water Headworks and Sewage Treatment sections and all other Water and Sewer Senior Operators, Operators and Assistant Operators when required.

**Salary Information**

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $2,593.04 to $2,794.97 gross per fortnight consisting of:

- $2,287.76 to $2,468.86 base salary
- $37.84 Adverse Working Conditions allowance
- $267.44 to $288.27 superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)
- When required by Council, participation in an on call roster is part of this position. An allowance is paid when on call._

**What we offer**

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

**Culture and benefits**
- Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
- 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
- Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
- 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
- Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
- Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
- Salary packaging program.

**About you**

Our Water and Sewer Operations team are searching for a hard-working individual to assist with maintaining the water supply and sewer systems across the Eurobodalla Shire. It will be your responsibility to carry out relevant maintenance and operational activities and ensure the protection of public and environmental health. To be successful, you will need to demonstrate the following:

- Certificate III in Water Operations or an equivalent qualification (or willingness and ability to obtain with Council assistance).
- Experience in water and/or sewer operations, maintenance and/or construction.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team.

Please read the **Information Package** for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Ken Murphy on 0418 412 909.

**Applications close: 11:00pm Sunday 9 February 2025.**

**Confirmation of personal identity and working rights**:

- As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight. _
- Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice._