Specialist Water Industry Operations

• A varied and challenging role will have the successful applicant operate and maintain Council's water, sewage and recycled water schemes.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $74,336, plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO 

 About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.  

Role Overview

Specialist Water Industry Operations operate and maintain Council’s water, sewage and recycled water schemes in a safe and competent manner, ensuring the highest quality of service to Council’s customers through compliance with industry guidelines, workplace procedures, Council’s Customer Service Standards and statutory requirements.

 Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations, or equivalent. with previous knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of a water and/or sewerage treatment plant.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously or cooperatively in an integrated team environment by developing effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe chemical handling & storage.
• Demonstrated knowledge & experience of water and wastewater sample collection, testing and result interpretation.
• Demonstrated computer operation skills, including reporting and field data capture and ability to use electronic equipment.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability & commitment to control costs and quality of work.
• Knowledge of SCADA and telemetry control systems.
• An understanding of quality assurance and maintenance management systems.
• An understanding of water and wastewater reticulation and collection systems.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s Licence or above that is current and maintained.
• Working At Heights.
• Confined Space.
• WHS Construction Induction (White / Blue card), equivalent, or ability to readily acquire.

Essential Requirements:

• Efficient operation of assets through on-going monitoring, process control, maintenance & repairs, in accordance with Regulatory requirements and Council’s customer service standards.
• Collection, sampling and analysis, in order to monitor and adjust plant performance as necessary, ensuring compliance in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Monitor SCADA, telemetry and PLC systems, analyze and diagnose faults, take appropriate action to rectify the faults. Record & report faults to management
• Actively participate to implement initiatives and promote a cooperative team-based approach.
• Continuous improvement that improves safety, efficiency, and performance.
• Ensure that all work is conducted in a safe manner to avoid personal (or employee, public) injury or sickness and carry out, audits and risk assessments as required.
• Ensure that works performed comply with Council policies and procedures, relevant acts, regulations, codes of practice and standards.
• Contribute to an effective team to ensure the highest quality of service to customers through compliance with industry guidelines, workplace procedures, Council’s Customer Service Standards, and statutory requirements.
• Assist in the review and updating of documentation, SOP’s, job analysis systems and assist in audits, site inductions and risk assessments as required.
• Participate in project delivery (scoping, design, tender review, preconstruction, and close-out) to meet operational requirements.
• Foster positive relationships within the Water branch and across Council directorates.

Be available for rotating on-call roster & attend to sewer and water supply emergency calls, and ensure customer requests are attended to promptly and efficiently

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Manager Water, Emma Fisher on 07-5481 0606or email emma.fisher@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

 Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply -  Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 13th October 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.