Water Treatment Operator - West

North East Water; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Flexible work options

Professional development and study aid

Annual salary increases and superann

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport discounts

Private health cover discounts

Onsite flu vaccination

Job summary

North East Water is seeking a Water Treatment Operator based in Wangaratta to join the West team overseeing Wangaratta, Benalla and King Valley. You will monitor and operate water treatment processes, sample water quality, and maintain records to ensure safe drinking water.

The role is full-time with a 7:30am–4pm schedule, on-call roster every 4–5 weeks, and opportunities for flexible work arrangements and learning and development.

Qualifications

• Ability to problem solve and think critically.
• Accurate data input into systems.
• Demonstrated focus on occupational health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine water quality sampling and basic lab testing.
• Maintain water quality records and chemical records.
• Perform maintenance, inspections and checks on water treatment plants.

Skills

Problem solving

Data entry

OH&S mindset

Water industry experience / transferr

Willingness to obtain certs

Education

Certificate III in Water Treatment (advantage)

Job description

About the role

North East Water provides water and sewage services to over 110,000 people across 39 towns throughout north east Victoria. This position is primarily based at our Wangaratta Water Treatment Plant, and you will be a part of the ‘West’ team that covers the picturesque primary areas ofWangaratta, Benalla, and King Valley.

The Water Treatment Operator consistently undertakes water treatment tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient operations while minimising disruptions to deliver safe drinking water.

A snapshot of your day

• Undertake routine water quality sampling and basic lab testing.
• Maintain accurate water quality and chemical records.
• Undertake maintenance, inspections and checks on water treatment plants.
• Responding to alarms and water treatment plant faults.
• Monitor and operate water treatment plant processes and equipment.
• Adjust treatment processes and chemical dosing to maintain water quality standards.
• Support troubleshooting and problem solving on process, equipment and system issues.
• Carry out routine maintenance, cleaning and housekeeping across water treatment plants.
• Support an on-call roster from Tuesday to Tuesday every 4-5 weeks.

In this role you will have access to a diverse range of learning opportunities, allowing you to expand your knowledge and skills in the field of water treatment.

This role is a full-time ongoing opportunity, including a monthly RDO and flexible work options. The general hours of work are 7:30am to 4pm and once deemed competent, you will be required to participate in a seven-day on call roster every 4-5 weeks which operates from a Tuesday until the following Tuesday.

Key Selection Criteria

To be in consideration for this position please directly address in your application how you meet the following key selection criteria:

• Ability to problem solve and use critical thinking to solve practical challenges.
• Ability to accurately input data into systems.
• Demonstrated ability to act within an Occupational Health and Safety mindset.
• Experience in the water industry or experience in a position with a transferrable skill set i.e. treatment, sampling and testing, or similar.
• Certificate III in Water Treatment or equivalent is not required but an advantage. Willingness to obtain is essential (sufficient support will be provided North East Water).

Working at North East Water

North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:

• Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,
• A range of flexible working arrangements including a 9-day fortnight, purchase leave options and much more,
• Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,
• Annual salary increases and superannuation,
• Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave,
• 24/7 wellbeing support and psychology sessions available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
• Discounted gym and pool memberships throughFitness Passport,
• Musculoskeletal reimbursements for allied health treatments,
• Discounted private health cover,
• Onsite flu vaccination and skin check clinics annually,
• Social club,
• plus much, much more! https://www.newater.com.au/careers/why-work-with-us

Salary Information

$66,672 to $71,123 (no qualification) plus 12% superannuation (with the opportunity to gain a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations and progress to the below).

$73,189 to $84,593 (Certificate in Water Industry Operations or similar) plus 12% superannuation.

This role receives our industry and wastewater allowances which add over $3,100 to your remuneration per year!

On-call allowance of $650 per week plus attractive overtime hours and rates!

Mobile phone, laptop and uniform (including PPE) is provided by North East Water.

Position Information

Based in Wangaratta with a requirement to live within the area to support on call arrangements including after hours and emergency response.

Full-time, ongoing role including a monthly RDO, paid annual, sick and carers leave + flexible work options (such as a 9-day fortnight).

General hours of work are 7:30am to 4pm (Monday to Friday).

Pre-employment checks: Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and pre-employment medical and functional testing (paid for and organised by NEW).

Application requirement: Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Have questions? Please get in touch!

Please do not hesitate to contact Dylan Hetherington, Lead Coordinator Water Treatment on 0432 978 ***.

Alternatively, you can contact Sienna from our People & Culture team via email **@newater.com.au

Ready to apply?

For tips on writing your application and how our application process works, please visit: https://www.newater.com.au/careers/recruitment-process