Operations Engineer Water & Wastewater

Job Description

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•    Great career within Local Government. 
•    Contribute to services that strenghthen the community.
•    Experience a regional lifestyle and enjoy work-life balance.

Exciting and challenging opportunity for an Operations Engineer Water & Wastewater to join our Infrastructure & Assets Division. 

YOUR ROLE

Provide engineering support and guidance for the efficient day to day operation, maintenance and upgrade of water and wastewater assets including dams, treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs, reticulation, water services, water meters, sewer connections and water quality monitoring (operational and compliance)

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT (for eligible employees)

•    A 35-hour working week, over a 9-day fortnight.
•    A leaseback vehicle available for private use, contributions made fortnightly post tax.
•    Access to 6.5 weeks long service leave after 5 years.
•    4 weeks paid annual leave.
•    Access to 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused.
•    Access to 2 health and wellbeing days (taken from sick leave entitlements).
•    Annual salary between $77,237.68 - $101,045.88 per annum plus 11.5% Superannuation.
•    Civil Liability Allowance.
•    Guaranteed salary increases of 3% in July 2025.

YOUR CAREER

•    A supportive environment and collaborative team to assist you to reach your career goals.
•    Opportunities for temporary transfers and higher duties arrangements.
•    Career growth through internal job opportunities.
•    Job security in a Local Government position.
•    Access to e-learning platforms and other development opportunities.

YOUR WELLBEING

•    An inclusive culture where all our people are valued and EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
•    Health & Wellbeing program - annual flu vaccinations and injury prevention program.
•    Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program service for you and your family.

YOUR HOME

Yass Valley Council is a local government organisation employing over 150 staff. Yass Valley Council (YVC) is managed by the Chief Executive Officer and three Directors. This management team ensures the continued delivery of excellent services and optimum infrastructure to residents and visitors. The three divisions of Yass Valley Council are Corporate and Community, Planning and Environment, and Infrastructure and Assets.

The Infrastructure & Assets Directorate comprises Waste Services, Roads Delivery, Facilities Maintenance, Workshop, Recreational Services, Water & Wastewater, Engineering Services, Facility & Waste Assets. The role of Operations Engineer Water & Wastewater is located within the Water & Wastewater team.

The contact Manager for this position is Kuga Kugaprasatham, Manager Water & Wastewater on (02) 6226 1477, or please contact the HR team on (02)6226 9251.

How to Apply

Apply online by addressing the essential criteria questions and uploading a current copy of your resume.

Eligibility

To apply for this position, 

•    You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen or hold a valid visa with permission to work. 
•    You must complete an Identity check – supplying 100 points of identification for verification.
•    Willing to complete an integrity/Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
•    Willing to complete a pre-employment medical and audiogram.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.