Coordinator Water Utilities

Cabonne Council has an exciting opportunity to join our Water Utilities department as the coordinator. This role provides leadership in the day-to-day workings of Water and Wastewater services to the community.

This role is a full-time role, based out of Cudal.

Working for Cabonne Council provides a rewarding opportunity to work for and in a close-knit community. The operation does not require shift work or rotational rostering, instead working Monday to Friday, providing flexibility for the perfect work/life balance. The position operates over a 35-hour week with a 9-day fortnight.

An overview of the position's activities and responsibilities is provided below.

Purpose of the Position

• To ensure the successful completion of the budgeted operations, maintenance and capital works program for Water and Wastewater.
• Provide leadership in the day-to-day workings of the Water and Wastewater services to the community, applying a high level of customer service and responsiveness and ensuring relevant regulatory compliance and licensing requirements are maintained.
• To coordinate the delivery of projects on time, budget and in accordance with Council’s Project Management Framework.
• To assist in the development and maintenance of asset management plans for Water and Wastewater assets in accordance with Council’s Asset and Financial Management frameworks and enabling data driven decision making.

For more details about this role, please refer to the attached position description.

Qualifications:

Essential

• High level people management skills.
• Relevant industry qualifications and experience OR experience in a similar role.
• Class C driver’s license.

Desirable

• Certificate IV Water Industry Operations or equivalent experience
• Liquified chlorine gas awareness training.
• Fluoride training.
• Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)

Skills & Experience:

• It is desirable to have demonstrated experience in the following fields:
  • water and wastewater treatment industry,
  • operating a water and/or wastewater treatment plant,
  • operating ClearSCADA in treatment plant operations,
  • and water quality testing and sampling.
• An understanding of relevant legislation including Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, Liquid Trade Waste Regulation Guidelines, Australian Wastewater Reuse Guidelines, Australian New Zealand Surface Water Guidelines.
• Experience in leading, motivating and building capability of staff.
• Knowledge of project management and successful delivery of projects.
• Knowledge of asset management, planning and using data for decision making.
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service and ability to manage customer expectations.
• Computer and systems skills and the ability to learn and apply new technologies.
• Experience in financial management, setting and monitoring budgets.

Other details relating to this position:

• This position is graded 9-11 ($1568.20 - $1966.50 gross per week).
• Access to salary packaging, fitness passport, Council's Employee Assistance Program, mobile phone, leaseback vehicle with full private usage or an allowance for private vehicle usage.
• Employment is under the Local Government (State) Award 2023.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
• Cabonne Council proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.