Dam Operator

Seqwater; Advancetown; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Seqwater is the Queensland Government Bulk Water Supply Authority, responsible for delivering safe, secure and cost-effective bulk water supply for over 3 million people across Southeast Queensland. This role supports dam and catchment operations from Hinze Dam, performing daily inspections, surveillance and operational activities to keep water infrastructure safe and reliable.

This permanent full-time position involves shift work, weekends and on-call requirements, with salary range and

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining small plant and equipment.
• Experience operating water-related infrastructure or similar operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate water distribution, release, irrigation and treatment activities to meet water delivery needs.
• Conduct surveillance and inspections of dam infrastructure for safe, reliable operations.
• Coordinate and monitor preventative, corrective and reactive maintenance with Seqwater teams.
• Operate dam infrastructure including valves, hydro generation equipment, water treatment systems and pump stations.

Skills

C Class Driver's Licence

Water operations experience

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations

Job description

Seqwater is the Queensland Government Bulk Water Supply Authority, responsible for delivering safe, secure and cost-effective bulk water supply for over 3 million people across Southeast Queensland.

Seqwater is one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city water authority. Our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges.

We commit to delivering a high standard of customer service aligned to our strategic vision. We value working collaboratively with our internal & external customers to improve service delivery.

About Your Opportunity

Reporting to our Dam and Catchment Operations Supervisor, you'll play an important role in keeping dam and water infrastructure safe, reliable and operating effectively for the communities we serve.

You'll work as part of a supportive operational team, undertaking daily inspections, surveillance and operational activities across dam infrastructure. You'll also contribute to water releases and distribution, and help manage infrastructure during flood events and other emergencies.

This is a varied role where you'll combine practical skills, technical knowledge, teamwork and sound judgement to help keep our water network operating safely and reliably.

This role is responsible for:

• Operating water distribution, release, irrigation and treatment activities to meet water delivery needs.
• Conducting surveillance and inspections of dam infrastructure to support safe, reliable and compliant operations.
• Coordinating and monitoring preventative, corrective and reactive maintenance and renewal activities with Seqwater maintenance teams.
• Operating dam infrastructure including valves, hydro generation equipment, water treatment systems and pump stations, with appropriate guidance and support.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across operations, maintenance and other areas to support safe and effective outcomes.

Hours and Locations

This is a permanent full-time role working as part of a roster that includes weekends, public holidays and some on-call requirements. Shift allowances may apply.

The role is based at Hinze Dam, with opportunities to work across other Seqwater sites when required.

About You

We're looking for someone who is safety-focused, practical and enjoys working as part of a team. You'll bring a willingness to learn, strong attention to detail and the ability to make sound decisions in a range of operational situations.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or deemed equivalent experience
• C Class Driver's Licence (mandatory)
• Experience operating and maintaining small plant and equipment
• Experience operating water-related infrastructure, or transferable experience in a similar operational environment
• A strong commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement

This position has a salary range of $74,596.49 to $94,829.13 plus 12.75% superannuation and is permanent full-time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits.

At Seqwater, we value the diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds our people bring to our workplace. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you have the skills and experience to contribute, even if you don't meet every requirement.