Trainee Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Working at AlburyCity is not just a job, you are connected to something much bigger. 

Every position, every person, every department is here for our community and to make a difference to where we work, live and play. We are here to learn, to grown, to achieve and to create genuine connections within our community.

DIRECTORATE:
Infrastructure, Planning & Environment

CLASSIFICATION:
Trainee

SALARY:
$803.30 per week + 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation

REPORTING TO:
Team Leader Treatment Services

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Temporary Full Time - up to 3 years

THE POSITION:
Assist with the monitoring, operation, maintenance and optimisation AlburyCity's water and wastewater treatment plants, including pumping stations and service reservoirs in accordance with all relevant regulatory and compliance standards including NSW EPA and DPI-Water discharge license. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide assistance in the operation and maintenance treatment facilities as directed, including taking corrective action in response to test results and operating issues.
• Assist with routine plant inspection and undertake maintenance activities as required to maintain operating reliability of the treatment facilities.
• Assist with routine maintenance activities associated with the facilities' grounds and buildings.
• Use, handle and store chemicals in accordance with relevant WH&S, and AlburyCity requirements and ensure that chemical dosing is undertaken in an efficient and effective manner to meet plant processes and effluent quality requirements.
• Assist with the construction and commissioning of new assets.
• Assist with sample collection, testing and analysis to monitor and manage treatment plant operations.
• Record and update plant operational and performance data and maintain daily logs of plant operations, relevant test results, scheduled maintenance and plant performance records.
• Use SCADA systems to monitor and control treatment processes.
• Support operations to ensure that the treatment facilities are operated to comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
• Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
• Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct.

ABOUT US

Our Organisation:  We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.

Our Values: We are a values driven organisation and these underpin everything we do.

• Working Together: I respect, listen to and value the contributions of others and celebrate our achievements.
• Integrity: I am trustworthy, honest, accountable, open and consistent in all that I do.
• Courage and Passion: I am enthusiastic and have the confidence to speak up for the betterment of AlburyCity.
• Innovation: I seek to increase my knowledge through new ideas and continuous improvement.
• Loyalty: I am supportive of others and committed to AlburyCity and the community.

Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it’s a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.

It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.

Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In August 2022 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.

This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.

Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for thebetterment of Albury and Wodonga.

Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.