Tweed Shire Council

Network Assistant

The Water and Wastewater - Operations Unit is seeking a team player who is passionate about the provision of safe and reliable water and wastewater services to join us as a Network Assistant. For the passionate and enthusiastic person, we can provide a supported pathway to obtain the on-the-job skills and competencies in this stimulating and rewarding role working towards a nationally recognised qualification in Water Operations (Certificate III).

About the role: 

• provide support and assistance to our team of Network Operators in a wide range of operations and maintenance activities on the water supply network, sewerage reticulation system, and other assets.
• assist in repairing water mains, consumer services, hydrants and stop valves, install pipelines and read water meters.  Inspecting, cleaning, maintaining and constructing sewer mains and manholes will also be involved. You may also be "called out" to provide emergency response as part of the Water Unit’s 24-hour service. 
• the role is suitable for someone who enjoys a variety of active work in an outdoor environment. Your ability to take care of your own, your colleagues and the public's Health and Safety will see you succeed in this role. 

What's on offer: 

• a job that gets you out and about to various parts of our beautiful shire and on the front line in providing safe and reliable water and wastewater services to our community
• a supportive team environment with training and development opportunities
• a base salary ranging from $54,500 per annum with competency-based increments up to $61,767 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 76-hour, 9-day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• basic understanding and general knowledge of the operation of a sewer and water reticulation network system
• sound general knowledge of pipe/services installation and repairs
• demonstrated ability to work in a small team environment
• demonstrated ability to work responsibly and independently on tasks with direction
• willingness and commitment to complete Certificate III in Water Operations under the support and guidance of Council
• the capacity to perform in an active and physically demanding work environment.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Tweed Heads and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 21 March 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations:

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program. 

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE selection criteria fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

• Do you have a willingness and ability to complete active manual labour tasks with direction?
• Please explain your level of literacy and numeracy competence, particularly reading of job instructions and plans, maintenance of records and completion of standard reports.
• What is your understanding of the function that water supply and sewerage systems play in our community to protect public health and the environment?
• Please explain your experience in pipe laying and repairs, demonstrating with examples your general knowledge of this type of work.
• What is your understanding and general knowledge of the operation of a water supply and sewer network system? What are the general components of these systems to maintain?
• Please explain your knowledge of workplace safety procedures and your experience in using these in a workplace.
• Do you hold a General Construction Induction Card (White Card)? 
• Do you hold a Certificate III in Water Operations or a willingness and commitment to complete the qualification within 24 months of entering into a training agreement with Council?
• Do you have the willingness and ability to meet the requirements of 24 hour “call out” emergency response service including the ability to be contactable outside of ordinary hours at all times and be able to respond within a reasonable time to emergency work?

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