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WATER OPERATOR

(Permanent full time)

Located in the northern rivers area of NSW, Rous County Council is a special-purpose local government organisation that delivers bulk water and provides flood mitigation and weed biosecurity services.

The position

Sitting within the Operations Branch, the core function of this role is to undertake field activities to operate, maintain and report on the water distribution and reticulation assets to achieve Rous County Council’s levels of service.

Qualifications and experience

This role requires knowledge of Water Industry Operations together with experience in a labouring role preferably gained within a water service environment.

 Demonstrated experience in a customer service role, literacy utilising the Microsoft suite of products and WorkCover Construction Induction Certification are also essential requirements for this position.

Certificate III in Water Operations, knowledge of SCADA control systems and understanding of local government processes is desirable for this role.

You must also be committed to promoting Council’s Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability and Respect.

 Please refer to the position description for full details of essential and desirable criteria.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Local Government State Award 2017. Salary range $52,312 - $ 61,198 per annum based on skills and experience plus statutory superannuation (9.5%) and generous working conditions including a 76 hour, nine-day fortnight. A satisfactory health assessment, including drug screening is a pre-requisite to an offer of employment.

Enquiries

A position description, information package and further details about Rous County Council are available on Council’s website at www.rous.nsw.gov.au or by contacting Human Resources on (02) 6623 3800.

Applicants must address the selection criteria contained in the position description.

Applications can be forwarded by:

• email to recruitment@rous.nsw.gov.au
• by post addressed to the General Manager, PO Box 230, Lismore NSW 2480, or 
  delivery to Reception on Level 4, 218-232 Molesworth Street, Lismore. 
   
  Applications close: 9:30am, Friday 2 March 2018    
   
  Rous County Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity across our workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.