Team Member Water And Sewerage Level 5 X 4

Council Jobs; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport

Long service leave

Generous superannuation

Salary packaging options

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Gympie Regional Council is seeking four Team Member Water and Sewerage Level 5 positions. This role supports safe, reliable drinking water and sewage services, with responsibilities spanning operation of plant, data collection, and regulatory compliance.

Successful candidates will join a collaborative team, work rotating on-call rosters, and benefit from a competitive salary from $75,342 plus superannuation. A range of welfare and lifestyle benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience of >3 years in a water industry role.
• Ability to operate medium complexity plant, vehicles, and equipment safely.
• Current Queensland MR Class driver’s licence.
• White/Blue Card certification for construction site
• Experience with water meter maintenance/replacement

Responsibilities

• Perform labouring tasks and operate plant/equipment to deliver water and sewerage works.
• Work under limited supervision to assist maintenance of water and sewerage networks.
• Collect data on flow rates and pressure in water mains.
• Contribute to environmental compliance and public safety.
• Collaborate with the team and communicate with the public.

Skills

Water industry experience

Plant/equipment operation

Water meters

Labour tasks

Teamwork

Independent work

Digital literacy

Communication

White/Blue Card

Education

General Construction Induction (White/Blue Card)

Job description

Team Member Water And Sewerage Level 5 X 4

• A varied and challenging role will have the successful applicants responsible for the safe, efficient and effective delivery of the network maintenance.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $75,342,plus up to 15% superannuation - 16% from July 2027
• This role participates in a rotating on-call rosters, attracting additional income through: On-call allowance, overtime rates for call-outs, additional annual leave day for public holidays spent on-call
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Team Member Water and Sewerage Level 5 x 4 Positiions

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $75,342, plus up to 15% superannuation - 16% from July 2027

Role Overview

Gympie Regional Council currently has 4 x full-time permanent positions for Team Members Water and Sewerage Level 5. These position plays a pivotal role in maintenance of the water supply and sewerage network for the Water and Sewerage Network section. The Section is required to deliver safe, reliable drinking water and remove and treat sewage for our domestic and commercial customers.

Team Member Water and Sewerage Level 5 is responsible to the Team Leader Water and Sewerage Network for the safe, efficient and effective delivery of network maintenance activities of the Water and Sewerage Section.

The Section is responsible for effective and efficient maintenance of the drinking water supply and sewerage schemes to ensure we meet our commitment to our customers and meet our compliance objectives.

• Demonstrated experience of greater than 3 years in a similar role within a water industry environment.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake a broad range of tasks including operation of medium complexity plant, vehicles, equipment and tools in a competent, proficient and safe manner.
• Previous experience with water meter maintenance/replacement.
• Demonstrated physical agility and dexterity to carry out regular labouring duties.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain harmony within a team and foster good working relationships with all council employees and members of the public.
• Demonstrated ability to work under limited supervision.
• Basic level of digital technology experience (smart phones, tablets etc) for the purposes of workflow management and reporting.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skill
• General Construction Induction - (White/Blue Card)

Queensland "MR" Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.

• Working in a safe manner in accordance with Council’s overarching Safety policies and procedures.
• Perform labouring tasks and operation of plant and equipment in a safe, competent, efficient and timely manner to deliver works programs of the Water and Sewerage Section to a quality standard.
• Work under limited supervision to assist in the maintenance of the water supply network with a focus on water quality, hygiene, regulatory compliance and public health.
• Work under limited supervision to assist in the maintenance of the sewerage network with a focus on environmental protection, regulatory compliance and public safety.
• Collecting data and information, eg related to flow rates and pressure levels in water mains.
• Identify new ways to improve work practices in accordance with Council’s continuous improvement commitment.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with members of the public, management and other team members.
• Participate in the on-call roster as required.
• Any other duties within the level of responsibility

PositionDescription

For a full position descriptioncontaining essential and desirablecriteria, please click here.

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 15 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here. You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medicaland national police.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.