Water and Sewer Coordinator

This position is to lead the internal water and sewer functions of Council ensuring that construction, operation, maintenance to water supply and sewerage infrastructure is performed effectively and efficiently. To deliver quality water supply and sewerage systems, in accordance with environmental and health standards, and State legislation.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Provide leadership and direction to the Water and Sewerage team to ensure the:

            1.1   safe operation, monitoring, quality, maintenance, monitoring improvement and / or        development and construction of infrastructure, systems and processes,

            1.2  timely delivery of Water and Sewerage services to the Cootamundra delivery area within regulatory requirements.

1. Lead in the planning, development and implementation of capital works projects, including specifications and in contractor management for all improvement and replacement initiatives.
2. Plan for and undertake end-to-end tender processes in accordance with Council policy and procedures for the engagement and co-ordination of Contractors required for project and operational works.
3. Oversee and maintain an effective performance and quality monitoring programs for all plant, systems and assets in order to ensure quality compliance, safe and optimal utilisation.
4. Ensure appropriate risk management practices for all projects within the Cootamundra delivery area, and constructively communicate project standards and safety requirements to the work team.
5. Ensuring works carried out are compliant with specifications and plans including undertaking Dial Before You Digs (DBYDs) for all excavations.
6. Complete annual returns, works and other reports as required regarding work completed, project expenditure and status, budgets, QA, WHS, contractor and environmental compliance.
7. Assist with the development of Works Proposal submissions for upcoming/proposed works on all assets when required including liaison with engineering staff to determine project scope and work scheduling.
8. Ensure that water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure construction, maintenance, materials, components and methods meet Council and all other relevant legislative requirements.
9. Provide administrative, data extraction and informational assistance to facilitate water, sewer and stormwater projects, maintenance and compliance requirements, including compliance with EPA requirements.
10. Manage the timely and professional response to customer questions and complaints via Council’s Customer Actions system, and act as an escalation point as and when required.
11. Ensure water and sewer employees adhere to operational and safety standards including compliance with relevant confined spaces legislation.
12. Ensure that the efficient operation of the Sewage Treatment Plant, pump stations and effluent re-use systems and effective operation of sewer reticulation for the Cootamundra delivery area.
13. Oversee the metering of raw water, treated water and reticulated water quality is maintained and complies with Australian drinking water quality guidelines.
14. Provide input into the development of strategic plans for water, sewer and stormwater.
15. Contribute to maintenance of Council’s Asset Database and undertake asset inspections of water, sewer& storm water assets.
16. Co-ordinate work team to be available to respond to customer service requests.
17. Review timesheets and applications for leave, and action them appropriately.
18. Work with and support members of the team in order to ensure the on time delivery of functional work and delivery of service to the community.
19. Assist team members to resolve problems and promote a cohesive team environment.
20. Carry out any other duties that are within the limits of the employees’ skill, competence and training.

Benefits

• Salary range of $1,697.42 to $1,985.76 gross per week.
• 9 day fortnight
• 11.5% superannuation

Further information and a Position Description is available by contacting Human Resources on 1300 459 689.

NOTE: Applicants must adequately address the essential criteria contained in the Position Description. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

Applications, addressed to the Interim General Manager should be submitted by 5p.m. on Friday, 9 August, 2024 by post to Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, PO Box 420, Cootamundra NSW 2590, delivered to Council’s offices at Cootamundra or Gundagai or by email to mail@cgrc.nsw.gov.au

Water and Sewer Coordinator Cootamundra July 2024

Essential & Desirable Criteria – Water & Sewer Attendant CTA