First listed on: 02 February 2016

Water and Sewer Engineer


“A Caring Community in a Unique Environment with a Prosperous Future”
Snowy River Shire Council is situated in the South East corner of New South Wales in the heart of the Snowy Mountains. 150 km south of Canberra, close to the Ski Fields and the South Coast, the area boasts fantastic year-round outdoor recreation with a rural lifestyle.
The Position
Working within the Water and Sewer department to effectively assist in the coordination and delivery of day to day operations and planning and capital works programs.  You will provide technical support to ensure engineering works are carried out to required specification, within required timeframes and within allocated budgets.  As part of your role you will assist staff and the general public with enquiries..
 
  Selection Criteria

Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate engineering field sufficient to gain membership to the Institute of Engineers Australia

Essential

  • Knowledge of engineering principles applicable to the water and waste industry, and best practice management guidelines
  • Ability to rapidly learn the range and depth of work to be undertaken as described in the position description key responsibilities
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated time and project management skills
  • Comprehensive coordination, problem solving, teamwork and liaison skills
  • Highly motivated and self disciplined together with excellent analytical skills
  • Strong Customer service focus
  • Sound computing skills
  • Sound knowledge of WH&S principles
  • Current valid Class C Driver’s Licence – ongoing employment is conditional on maintaining this Licence

Desirable

  • Previous experience in water and waste industry
  • Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Laws, Acts and Standards
  • Contract management skills
  • First Aid Certificate

  Salary Details:
  Grade 12 $45.86 p/h + Super - 70 hours per fortnight - A Leaseback vehicle is  attached to this position

  Application Details

  Expressions of Interest should be marked “Confidential Job Application” and sent to Human Resources Officer

Post: PO Box 143,  Berridale NSW 2628   OR   Emailjobs@snowyriver.nsw.gov.au

You will receive a receipt of application within 3 days if you don’t please contact Bronwyn Burbury on 6451 1124

SRSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and enforces a safe and smoke free workplace.

We may request background checks.

For assistance in completing your application see ‘How to Apply’ on Council’s website

 Applications close 21 February 2016
 
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