Bega Valley Shire Council

Maintenance Officer

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 opportunity for a motivated individual to undertake the maintenance and repairs of sewerage pipeline systems utilising CCTV technologies to identify recognised health, environmental and BVSC standards. 

As a Maintenance Officer, you will participate in the delivery of planned and scheduled maintenance activities Provide support in implementation programs related planning and delivery of pipeline repair and renewal projects. You will provide data to update Asset Management registers, confirm works completion records and works executed register. 

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds their NWP40120 Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations or other relevant qualifications and has five (5) years’ relevant work experience. (Indicative)

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrated high-level project management skills including the ability to work independently and to be able to complete multiple projects within budgets and timeframes.
• Demonstrated skills in the setup and use of CCTV equipment used for pipeline inspections and evaluation of data for pipeline condition.
• Knowledge of hydraulic principles of Water and Wastewater systems, including the ability to interpret maps and plans.
• Demonstrated Supervisory skills and experience in managing and directing contractors.
• Demonstrated ability in the use of a personal computer and the associated use of Microsoft software packages including mapping software and maintenance record software.

Benefits

This is a permanent, full-time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $92,286.77 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,591.70 per week base salary
• $183.05 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Leaseback vehicle 
• 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 Ken Watson - Water and Sewer Maintenance Coordinator on 0436 858 245.

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 08 December 2024.

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.