Water Services Operator

TasWater; City of Burnie; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TasWater is seeking a Water Services Operator in Burnie to join our Operations team on a permanent full-time basis. This hands-on role combines operational, maintenance and customer-focused activities across water and wastewater infrastructure.

You’ll work independently and with a team to ensure services run safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements. A Certificate III in Water Operations or equivalent, and a commitment to safety, are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Water Operations
• Knowledge of the water industry or transferable skills
• Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to workplace health and safety
• White Card (Work Safely in the Construction Industry)
• Current manual driver's licence

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water and sewerage infrastructure to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct water and wastewater sampling, testing and treatment activities.
• Undertake maintenance and repair work on water and sewerage assets and equipment.
• Use hand tools, specialised machinery and technology to support operational activities.
• Complete operational records, inspections, risk assessments and reports.
• Assess asset condition and provide feedback to support ongoing maintenance and performance.
• Respond to customer enquiries and work collaboratively with contractors and stakeholders.
• Participate in an on-call roster and emergency response activities as required.

Job description

Working at TasWater isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits for Tasmania today, and tomorrow.
Our talented workforce of over 920 employees keeps Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to over 460,000 customers every day.
We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water’s full potential, and centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, the environment, and our collective water future.
TasWater is investing $1.2 billion over the next fouryears to protect Tasmania's water and deliver safe, reliable services forgenerations to come. We will make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste. Visit our website or YouTube channel to learn more.

The Role

We're looking for a motivated and safety-focused Water Services Operator to join our Operations team on a permanent full-time basis. As a Water Services Operator, you'll play a vital role in delivering safe, reliable water and sewerage services to the Burnie community. This is a hands-on role that combines operational, maintenance and customer-focused activities across water and wastewater infrastructure. You'll work both independently and as part of a team to ensure essential services continue to operate safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.

In this role, you will:

• Operate and maintain water and sewerage infrastructure to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
  
• Conduct water and wastewater sampling, testing and treatment activities.
  
• Undertake maintenance and repair work on water and sewerage assets and equipment.
  
• Use hand tools, specialised machinery and technology to support operational activities.
  
• Complete operational records, inspections, risk assessments and reports.
  
• Assess asset condition and provide feedback to support ongoing maintenance and performance.
  
• Respond to customer enquiries and work collaboratively with contractors and stakeholders.
  
• Participate in an on-call roster and emergency response activities as required.

What we're looking for

We're interested in people who are practical, safety-focused and eager to learn. Whether you've worked in the water industry, utilities, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, transport, defence, local government or another operational environment, we'd like to hear from you.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• Certificate III in Water Operations or equivalent experience.
  
• Knowledge of the water industry or transferable skills from a similar operational environment.
  
• Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• A commitment to workplace health and safety.
  
• White Card (Work Safely in the Construction Industry).
  
• Current manual driver's licence.

Highly regarded:

• Certificate IV level industry training or qualifications.
  
• Confined space, working at heights, traffic management, breathing apparatus or machinery operating tickets.

Why TasWater

Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, you join a company that offers career development pathways, training courses, and access to subject matter experts.
We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve. We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do.
We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Visit the Work180 website to view our benefits and policies, such as 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions. We’re continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team.

We know great operators come from many backgrounds. If you have transferable skills and experience, but don't meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. We're committed to supporting the right person with training, development and coaching to succeed in the role.

The Details

This role is based at Burnie and attracts a salary range of $85,078.62 - $89805.21 per annum (inclusive of superannuation).

Please note this role involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions, undertaking physically demanding work, and participating in an on-call roster as required.

Paul Walker – Manager Regional Operations North-West via emailat [e-mail] or call 0408 453 278.

Roly Srivastava – Talent Acquisition Officer via emailat [e-mail] or call 0498 608 719.

We know that the best candidates don't always meet every requirement listed above. If you're practical, safety-focused, customer-minded and keen to learn, we'd love to hear from you. Experience in utilities, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, transport, defence, local government or other operational environments can provide valuable transferable skills for success in this role. TasWater is committed to supporting our people through training, development and career pathways, so even if you're not sure you're the perfect fit, we encourage you.

Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have the right to work in Australia. As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to participate in pre-employment checks relevant to the role. These may include a National Police Check or AusCheck, with any offer of employment subject to satisfactory outcomes.