About UsKempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.We are a dynamic and progressive local government authority, with responsibility for $1.1 billion worth of assets and employing over 330 dedicated employees.The OpportunityOur multi-award-winning organisation is seeking to recruit a dedicated and experienced Operator to form part of our Water & Sewer Network team!Reporting to the Team Leader Water Construction, the Operator Water & Sewer Network will work as part of the Water Construction and Maintenance teams to deliver renewals program, repair and maintenance of water supply, sewer network and treatment assets.Required skills & experience To be successful in this position, you should hold trade qualifications in Plumbing, or Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (or nearing completion) and/or a substantive working history within a relevant industry; and recent experience in water and sewer network infrastructure, construction and maintenance, or other relevant construction industry experience. You should also hold relevant WorkCover and technical certificates including Confined Space Entry, Backflow Prevention, Traffic Controller and/or Implement Traffic Management Plans.Please note it is a requirement of this position to participate in a rotating roster for after hours On-Call duties and/or be available for planned after hours programmes or specific projects. Key accountabilities include Construct, maintain and repair water and sewer infrastructure to relevant Codes and specifications.Maintain administrative records and details including written and electronic.Produce Works as Executed information for activities and verification for existing assets for GIS (Geographical Information System) records.Work across any of the teams within Water Operations undertaking maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and construction of water supply and wastewater systems as required. What we can offer youIn return, you will be rewarded by:Career development opportunitiesPermanent full-time position, 38 hours per week with 9-day fortnightEmployee health and wellbeing programsLearning and development programsA fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, with access to Fitness PassportWeekly salary of $1151.98 to $1296.56 (plus 10% superannuation)For further information regarding this role please contact Chris Seam on 02 6566 3200. How to ApplyYou must apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.To download a copy of the Position Description, please click on the link at the bottom of the page. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.Please click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description).Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application.Applications close: Sunday, 24 April 2022 at 4pm.You will receive an e-mail to confirm your application has been received.NOTE: All correspondence will occur by email. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse workforce.Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for qualified individuals with disabilities.If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.Position Description
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West Kempsey
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