Assistant Team Leader / Plant Operator Water Quality

Shire of Douglas; Douglas Shire; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

5 weeks annual leave

3 weeks personal leave

9 day fortnight roster

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Shire of Douglas seeks an Assistant Team Leader Water Quality to support daily operations across water treatment plants, drinking water and non-potable water schemes. The role ensures compliance with water quality plans and assists with problem solving, purchasing and stock control.

You will need a Certificate III in Water Treatment Operations, a C class licence and strong lab and maths skills. A hands-on leader with good communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate III in Water Treatment Operations.
• Secondary education to Year 10.
• Current C class Drivers Licence.
• Extensive knowledge of water treatment plant processes.
• Understanding of basic mathematics and chemistry in job applications.
• Ability to perform basic laboratory procedures for monitoring plant operations.
• Ability to work with spreadsheet software.
• Hands-on, common-sense problem solving approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate others and build a strong team.
• Proven ability to liaise with staff and management to achieve positive outcomes.
• Exemplary leadership and interpersonal skills and a positive outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of water treatment plants, drinking water and non-potable schemes, reservoirs and pumping stations.
• Assist Team Leader Water Quality with problem solving, continuous improvement and purchasing.
• Assist with stock control and other ongoing operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Drinking Water Quality Management Plan and water quality standards.

Skills

Water treatment processes

Mathematics & chemistry

Laboratory procedures

Spreadsheet software

Communication skills

Leadership & teamwork

Liaison with staff

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III in Water Treatment Operations

Secondary education to Year 10

Job description

About the Role

The Assistant Team Leader Water Quality supports the day-to-day operations of Council’s water treatment plants, drinking water and non-potable water supply schemes, reservoirs and pumping stations. The position ensures compliance with the Drinking Water Quality Management Plan and relevant water quality standards, while assisting the Team Leader Water Quality with operational problem-solving, continuous improvement, purchasing, stock control and other ongoing operational requirements. Full position details, including required qualifications and key responsibilities and duties for the role are outlined in the attached position description.

About You

• Current Certificate III in Water Treatment Operations.
• Secondary education to Year 10.
• Current C class Drivers Licence.
• An extensive knowledge of water treatment plant processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic mathematics and chemistry in the application of the job.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic laboratory procedures relative to monitoring plant operational process.
• Demonstrated ability to work with spreadsheet software programs.
• A common-sense, hands-on approach to the resolution of problems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good ability to motivate others and build a strong team.
• Proven ability to liaise with staff and management and achieve positive outcomes.
• Exemplary leadership and interpersonal skills and a positive outlook.

What we can offer you

• A competitive remuneration salary with 12% superannuation.
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum with 17.5% leave loading.
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave per annum.
• Nominal 76.00hours, nine (9) day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Active social club.

Pre-Employment Assessment

Following the selection of the preferred candidate, Council will require a number of further checks including reference checks, police history / criminal history checks, medical assessment and drug and alcohol test.

Employment Eligibility

To apply you must be a Permanent resident of Australia, Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or hold the appropriate visa to work in Australia.

Privacy Information

Douglas Shire Council is collecting your personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act for the purpose of assessing your skills and experience against the position requirements. The information you provide in your application will only be used by authorised Council Officers, including People and Culture and the relevant selection panel members. Your information will not be given to any other person or agency unless you have given us permission, or we are required by law.