Team Member Water and Sewerage (3-Months Fixed Term)

• A varied and challenging role, that plays a pivotal role in maintenance of the water and sewerage network.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $69,102.80 plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Team Member Water and Sewerage (3-month Fixed Term)

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $69,102.80, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Wednesday 31/07/2024 2024 at 14:30pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

Team Member Water and Sewerage L5, plays a pivotal role in maintenance of the water supply and sewerage network for the Water and Sewerage Network section.  The Section is required to deliver safe, reliable drinking water and remove and treat sewage for our domestic and commercial customers.

What we are looking for:

•        Working in a safe manner in accordance with Council’s overarching Safety policies and procedures.
• Perform labouring tasks and operation of plant and equipment in a safe, competent, efficient and timely manner to deliver works programs of the Water and Sewerage Section to a quality standard.
• Work under direction to assist in the maintenance of the water supply network with a focus on water quality, hygiene, regulatory compliance and public health.
• Work under direction to assist in the maintenance of the sewerage network with a focus on environmental protection, regulatory compliance and public safety.
• Collecting data and information, eg related to flow rates and pressure levels in water mains.
• Identify new ways to improve work practices in accordance with Council’s continuous improvement commitment.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with members of the public, management and other team members.
• Participate in the on-call roster as required.
•       Any other duties within the level of responsibility

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrated experience of greater than 3 years in a similar role within a water industry environment.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake a broad range of tasks including operation of small plant, vehicles, equipment, and tools in a competent, proficient and safe manner.
• Previous sewer jetter CCTV experience.
• Previous experience with water meter maintenance/replacement.
• Demonstrated physical agility and dexterity to carry out regular laboring duties.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain harmony within a team and foster good working relationships with all council employees and members of the public.
• Demonstrated ability to work under supervision.
• Basic level of digital technology experience (smart phones, tablets etc) for the purposes of workflow management and reporting.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skill 
• Queensland C Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card

Desirable Requirements:

• Excavator Competency
• Traffic Management Implementation
• Previous experience with software applications such as GIS, Works Orders, Emails.
• Demonstrated experience in the operations of excavators.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Councils Coordinator Water and Sewerage, Corey Schilling on 07-5481 0692 or email corey.schilling@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements.
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply.

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Wednesday 31/07/2024 at 14:30pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.