Water Treatment Operator – South

Are you a problem solver & critical thinker with practical experience or skills in treatment or sampling & testing? Apply now! Entry-level applicants are welcomed!

North East Water provides water and sewage services to over 110,000 people across 39 towns throughout north east Victoria. This position is primarily based in our Beechworth Water Treatment Plant (base location is flexible upon negotiation with the position manager). You will be a part of the ‘South’ team that covers the picturesque primary areas from Yackandandah and Beechworth, down to Myrtleford, Bright, Mount Beauty and Tawonga. You will have access to a diverse range of learning opportunities, allowing you to expand your knowledge and skills in the field of water treatment.

The Water Treatment Operator consistently executes water treatment tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient operations while minimising disruptions and upholding system integrity to deliver safe drinking water.

In this role you will collaborate effectively within the team, ensuring timely data input into treatment systems and providing prompt reporting of operational trends and issues.

This role is a full-time opportunity, including a monthly RDO and flexible work options. The general hours of work are between 7am and 4:30pm and once deemed competent, you will be required to participate in a seven-day on call roster every 3-4 weeks which operates from a Tuesday until the following Tuesday.

To view the position description, please visit www.newater.com.au/careers

 

Key Selection Criteria

1. Ability to problem solve and use critical thinking to solve practical challenges.
2. Ability to accurately input data into systems.
3. Demonstrated ability to act within an Occupational Health and Safety mindset.
4. Experience in the water industry or experience in a position with a transferrable skill set i.e. treatment, sampling and testing, or similar.
5. Certificate III in Water Treatment or equivalent is not required but an advantage. Willingness to obtain is essential (sufficient support will be provided from the organisation).

 

Working at North East Water

North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:

• Our state-of-the-art regional headquarters (with our fabulous atrium),
• Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,
• Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements,
• Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,
• Annual salary increases and superannuation,
• Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave,
• Health and wellbeing activities,
• 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
• Social club,
• Bring your dog to work,
• plus much, much more!

How to Apply

Position Information

• An attractive salary range of $59,237 to $75,160 plus 11% superannuation, depending on skills and experience. This role attracts additional remuneration through allowances and participation in an on-call roster.
• This is a full time, ongoing position.
• Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. 

 

Have questions? Get in touch!

Please do not hesitate to contact Jess Littlejohn, Manager Water Treatment and Quality on 0408 991 145 or our People & Culture team via hr@newater.com.au

 

Ready to apply?

For tips on writing your application and how our application process works, please visit: https://www.newater.com.au/careers/recruitment-process

• For your application to be considered, please apply via our website newater.com.au/careers

 

Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday 14 January 2025.

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