Water Quality Assistant Team Lead – Plants

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

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.