Water Crew Member

Are you ready to dive into a career where every drop counts? Wingecarribee Shire Council's Water Services branch is calling for dedicated individuals to join our dynamic Water Network team. As a permanent full-time Water Crew Member, you'll play a pivotal role in the construction, maintenance, and quality assurance of our vital water assets.

The Opportunity:

At the heart of our operations lies our Water Services branch, dedicated to the construction, maintenance, and quality assurance of the Council's invaluable water assets. As a Crew Member, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our water network, playing a vital role in serving our community.

As a member of our Water Network team, you'll engage in a variety of tasks that keep our water systems running smoothly. From construction projects to routine maintenance and quality assurance checks, no two days are the same. You'll collaborate across different work teams, lending your hands-on expertise to meet evolving business needs. Whether it's performing manual labour or utilizing your specialized skills, you'll contribute to the essential work that sustains our community's water infrastructure

Our Most Crucial Resource. Your Most Rewarding Career! Join Our Water Network Team and Unlock Your Potential!

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary range from $63,380.20 to $73,658.52 per annum, with opportunities for allowances, penalties, and career advancement. Your hard work will be rewarded!
• Hands-On Experience: Get ready to roll up your sleeves and tackle a variety of tasks across different work teams. From routine manual Labor to skilled operations, every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth.
• Continuous Development: Your journey doesn't end here. Benefit from ongoing learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance, vaccination programs, and access to financial advice.
• Meaningful Work: Make a tangible impact by safeguarding and enhancing our water assets, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy rostered days off, annual leave, health and wellbeing days, and support for community initiatives like blood donation drives. Your well-being is our priority.
• Supportive Environment: We value resilience, empathy, sustainability, pride, efficiency, courage, and teamwork. These values drive our work culture, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions are appreciated and recognized.

Essential Criteria:

1. Minimum of two years demonstrated knowledge and experience in construction and maintenance activities related to water network assets, operating plant, tools, equipment and machinery.
2. Proven ability in team collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skill set.
3. Demonstrated ability in the use of computer applications, and operating devices, embracing digital solutions for works activities to enable field productivity and scheduling based systems to facilitate day- to-day operations.
4. Ability to effectively communicate with key stakeholders in delivering information on operational and maintenance services.
5. Hold a C Class Drivers Licence, WHS Induction Card and a willingness to obtain within 12 months of employment; MR Drivers Licence, Confined Space Entry Certificate, Working from Heights ticket, Working Safely Near Live Electrical Apparatus certificate, competency in the use of an Excavator, Traffic Control Combo (Stop Slow Bat and Implement Traffic Plans), Asbestos Awareness training and Forklift ticket.
    
6. Prior to commencement you will require to have a current immunisation record for Hepatitis A, B and Tetanus.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Water Services!

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us, we encourage you to apply today. Join our Water Network team and be part of a collective effort to ensure a sustainable future for our community's water resources. Upload your current resume and a brief cover letter addressing the essential criteria. For more information about the role, contact Graham Middleton on 0428 249 923. Don't miss this opportunity to join a team that's making a difference.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications close on Sunday 29th September 2024.