Wingecarribee Shire Council

Coordinator Treatment

Coordinator – Treatment
Temporary Full-Time (12 months – Parental Leave Cover)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Coordinator to join our water treatment team on a temporary full-time basis for a 12-month parental leave replacement.

In this key role, you will be responsible for overseeing treatment operations, ensuring service delivery meets quality standards, and supporting a collaborative team environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role, contribute to meaningful work, and make a real impact during a defined period.

The Opportunity:

This position ensures both the water and wastewater treatment functions are successfully meeting and exceeding service requirements for the community, in accordance with regulatory standards. This includes the associated dams, reservoirs and pump stations. The Coordinator Treatment leads the team and undertakes the operation, inspection, maintenance, and renewal works associated with both the water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, and ensures the treatment processes, activities and quality comply with Councils adopted DWMS, ADWG, regulatory conditions and all the associated facilities are operated and maintained efficiently and in a safe manner.

This position drives improvement in functions that might be varied to produce a more effective outcome. The position will have a high degree of autonomy and responsibility to ensure treatment quality and process capability is to the highest standard.

About Us:

Wingecarribee Shire Council is the Local Government Authority (LGA) for the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales. We are a thriving regional centre located midway between Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong and is a recognised place of arts, culture and style for our visitors and our community. A great place to explore the abundance of outdoor activities or to raise a family with a range of excellent health and educational options for all ages. It’s the place to be!

Our Values of R E S P E C T - Resilience Empathy Sustainability Pride Efficiency Courage and Teamwork drive the way we work.

Essential Criteria:

1. Relevant Degree qualification in Science or Engineering, a Certification in Fluoridation for Public Water Supplies, with demonstrated practical experience (minimum of 10 years) relating to operation and maintenance of asset infrastructure within water and wastewater treatment operations.
2. Demonstrated experience and ability (minimum 5 years) in operating, planning, leading and coordinating a number of staff or contractors to meet key performance (e.g. operational, regulatory) indicators within the water and sewer industry.
3. Demonstrated ability in the development, management and monitoring of budgets.
4. Demonstrated ability in the management, assessment and development of staff to ensure competency and compliance of business and regulatory standards.
5. Well-developed analytical skills, innovative and flexible approach to operational trouble shooting or fault finding.
6. Highly developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to provide clear, well-constructed written and verbal advice.
7. Demonstrated practical experience in the development, implementation and management of WHS, process and quality improvement systems.
8. Hold a C Class Drivers Licence and WHS Induction Card.
9. Be willing to undergo employment screening checks before commencement (National Police Check and Pre-employment Medical)

Benefits:

• Attractive Remuneration Salary!
• Work a 35-hour Week with Additional Allowances applicable.
• Leaseback Option Available – A Council Owned & Maintained Vehicle Option Available!
• Variable Days Off in addition to Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
• Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
• Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
• Opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup

How to Apply:

For further information about the position or the application process, please contact Elise Henze on 02 4868 0888. To apply, please ensure to submit the following documents:

• Resume: Provide your current resume, detailing your professional experience and qualifications.
• Statement of Claims: Address the essential criteria mentioned in the job description in a statement of claims format.
• Please Upload: Additional Tickets, Qualifications and Certificates relevant to the role.

Applications are to be received by 11pm Sunday 11th May 2025.