Assistant Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - [Archived Advertisement]

About the Organisation

Servicing over 17,900 customers across an area of 300 square kilometres on Phillip Island and the mainland, Westernport Water provides water and wastewater products and services to properties and communities.

Westernport Water has a diversified water supply with water sourced from the catchment supplying the Candowie Reservoir via Tennant Creek, the Bass River, ground water bores from the Corinella Aquifer and a connection to the Melbourne Water Supply. The company supplies wastewater services to 90 per cent of properties that receive water.

Westernport Water has two wastewater treatment plants, the Cowes Wastewater Treatment Plant and the King Road Wastewater Treatment Plant, which process 1100 megalitres (ML) of domestic wastewater each year, and is one of 19 water businesses operating in Victoria.

About Bass Coast

About one and a half hours drive from Melbourne, Bass Coast is a unique combination of unspoiled coastline and picturesque rural hinterland.

A popular holiday destination, quaint rural villages, rolling hills, bustling holiday towns nearby Western Port and the world renown surf breaks of Phillip Island, this is the perfect place to escape the rat race and raise a family. Currently one of the fastest growing areas in regional Victoria, Bass Coast has a permanent population of approximately 30,000, although in peak season the population grows to 100,000.

About the Opportunity

Westernport Water has a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to join their growing team. This role is based at Candowie Reservoir in Almurta, VIC, although there will be some visits required to the organisation's Newhaven and Cowes sites on Phillip island, when required.

Reporting to the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, you will be assisting with the operation of Westernport Water’s treatment facilities including water, wastewater, disinfection, recycled water and other ancillary treatment systems.

About the Benefits

This is an autonomous role within a high profile and professional community service provider that values its staff as the primary component of their business.

This role will allow you to impact and influence the work culture of this highly esteemed community service, while enjoying continuous opportunities for professional development. You will also receive one rostered day off (RDO) per month together with access to a unique well-being program tailored to your needs.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy a competitive salary circa $49,624 - $61,471 (commensurate with experience and qualifications) plus super and on-call allowances, training for all aspects of the position, and the opportunity to join a supportive and enthusiastic team!

Please note: To be considered you must have the right to live and work in Australia.

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For more information and to apply go to http://applynow.net.au/job64286