Bega Valley Shire Council

Treatment Plant Operator

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a conscientious individual to operate, control, and report on the performance of treatment facilities and environmental monitoring requirements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Strategic Business Plan objectives.

As a Treatment Plant Operator, you will undertake sewage treatment and water treatment operations including minor maintenance activities. You will also assist with the development and implementation of techniques and methods of process control which increase plant performance and efficiency. As part of a highly effective team, you will provide input to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for submission to the Manager | Water and Sewer Services. 

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds the following qualifications and licences;

• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (NWP 30215) or equivalent level qualifications suitable to the role
• General Construction Induction (White Card)
• Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrated practical experience and capability in water treatment and/or sewage treatment operations and maintenance. (Indicative three (3) years' experience).
• Ability to operate minor plant including lifting equipment (less than three tonne).
• Knowledge of the NSW Government Regulatory environment associated with sewage treatment and drinking water treatment.
• Well-developed written, verbal and computer literacy skills in the interpretation of engineering plans, specifications and quality systems.

Benefits

Theis is a permanent full-time position working 38 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position is $74,730.42 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,288.90 per week base salary
• $148.22 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Leaseback vehicle or commuter use
• Regular routine overtime and on call hours
• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary) 
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, LifeWorks App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Jason Darcy - Treatment Plant Operations Coordinator on 0458 095 853.

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 11 February 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.