Water Operations Works Scheduler - 2 positions

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role & you

We are excited to be offering two recently created Water Operations Works Scheduler positions .

As a Water Operations Works Scheduler, you will play a key role within the Water Operations Department of the Water & Systems Division. In this role, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating maintenance and response teams, ensuring efficient and effective management of both reactive and planned work. You will lead a variety of operational tasks, including the allocation of resources, scheduling of work orders, and ensuring all aspects of water and sewer network operations are carried out effectively and in compliance with regulatory standards.

You will work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality services to the community, maintain the integrity of the water and sewer networks, and provide timely response to issues that arise in the region. Your ability to prioritise, solve problems, and allocate resources efficiently will be critical to the success of the Water Operations team.

To be successful you will possess:

Operation, maintenance, and repair knowledge (Cert III in Water Industry Operations preferred).

Experience in work planning and task prioritisation.

Ability to analyse data and respond to emergencies effectively.

Strong communication and relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Commencing salary circa $72,000 p.a.- $79,000 p.a. plus superannuation (commencing salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate depending on qualifications, skills and experience) 

Location: This position will be based at the Water Services Depot, Muldoon Street, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday 24 November, 2024 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Marnie Coates, Executive Manager Water & Systems who is the hiring manager for this role. Marnie can be reached on (02) 7955  7398 or at Marnie.Coates@MidCoast.nsw.gov.au

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Helen Hamilton, Human Resources Business Partner who is the HR representative for this role. Helen can be reached on (02) 7955 7388 or at Helen.Hamilton@MidCoast.nsw.gov.au

How to apply: 

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Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.