Field Operator - Networks - Northern

Goulburn Valley Water; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Rostered Day’s Off per year

On-site rostered duties in regional生活

OHS focus and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Goulburn Valley Water in Shepparton is offering an entry level opportunity to start a rewarding career in the essential water industry. You will join a small team, assist with maintaining water and wastewater reticulation, operate treatment systems, and help with construction of new works while delivering quality services to customers.

The role involves hands-on outdoor tasks, basic administration, and responsive customer support.

Qualifications

• Adaptable, hands on and enjoy working outdoors and in all elements.
• Physically capable of undertaking tasks in relation to operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about hydraulics and mechanical plant operations.
• Flexibility to assist in emergency works after hours when required.
• Strong OHS commitment and focus.
• Comfortable using, or the ability to learn digital systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, self-management and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment, ability, and experience in resolving customer enquiries whilst providing a strong customer focus.
• Committed to contributing positively to your team and the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with preventative and routine maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
• Operation of existing treatment systems and construction of new works.
• Meet expectations for delivering quality water and wastewater services to customers.
• Handle administrative tasks and respond to customer queries and service complaints.

Skills

Adaptable

Outdoor work

Mechanical aptitude

Strong communication

Customer focus

Education

Certificate III Water Industry Operations

Tools

None

Job description

Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) provides quality water and wastewater services to 54 towns in North Central Victoria. Our purpose is to support healthy and prosperous communities.

Get your career in the Water industry started!

This entry level role is a great opportunity for someone to start their career in the water industry. We are also keen to hear from experienced operators wanting to gain further skills and knowledge.

You will be safety focussed, motivated and be able to work according to operating procedures and established guidelines.

You will be part of a team, responsible for ensuring GVW meets delivery objectives in water and wastewater services.

As a water industry operative you will have the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a small team, be flexible to meet the standby roster requirements and an enjoyment and understanding of technical maintenance.

We develop and train our water industry operatives and will support you to achieve many things including a water industry qualification that will assist you to undertake the role.

If you are keen to contribute to the success of our water systems, we want to hear from you!

About your new role...

This is an entry level role and ideally suited to someone who is looking to begin a rewarding career in an essential service industry. We are also keen to hear from experienced operators wanting to gain further skills and knowledge.

You will be part of a small team, in a great outdoor location, assisting with looking after the Corporation’s water and wastewater reticulation system and associated facilities. Your daily tasks will include assisting with preventative and routine maintenance, operation of existing treatment systems, construction of new works, ensuring we meet expectations of delivering quality water and wastewater services to our customers. You will also have administrative tasks to complete regularly and be responsive to our customers queries and service complaints.

With a foundation of working in outdoor, hands on and mechanically minded roles these skills and experience will transfer seamlessly into this role. And we will teach you the rest!

Solution focussed, enables you to solve problems that arise in a reactive and planned environment – and this does happen! An enjoyable part of this role will see you exposed to a variety of work, suiting someone who thrives in this environment.

You will join a supportive team that enjoys working together to provide a high-quality service to our community.

About you...

We’re looking for someone with:

• Adaptable, hands on and enjoy working outdoors and in all elements.
• Physically capable of undertaking tasks in relation to the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about hydraulics and mechanical plant operations
• Flexibility to assist in emergency works after hours when required.
• Strong OHS commitment and focus.
• Comfortable using, or the ability to learn digital systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational, self-management and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment, ability, and experience in resolving customer enquiries whilst providing a strong customer focus.
• Committed to contributing positively to your team and the organisation.

You will have the opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive organisation with strong ties to our regional community.

• Classification GVW2: $60,255 - $80,888 + super (salary starting point is dependent upon relevant qualifications, skills and experience). This role attracts additional remuneration through allowances and participation in an on-call roster.
• Shepparton based - regional lifestyle benefits.
• Qualification in Certificate III Water Industry Operations (not available outside water industry)
• 12 Rostered Day’s Off (RDO’s) per year
• An organisation committed to OHS and safe working practices and the wellbeing of its staff including flu vaccinations, skin checks and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work/life balance – enjoy rostered days off (12 per year) and options to purchase additional leave.
• Encouragement and support to pursue professional growth and development opportunities.
• Annual performance reviews that encourage recognise and reward performance.
• Supportive team culture
• Flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace

For further information on this position, you are encouraged to contact Elise O’Keeffe, Manager – Field Operations Northern on 0438 346 852

Interested?

Goulburn Valley Water is an equal opportunity employer valuing all people, diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives