Supervisor - Treatment (READVERTISED)
Job No:
GRC806
Location:
Gympie, Queensland
Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in the west to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Enjoy the rural delights of the picturesque Mary Valley, the history of Gympie and the broad western area, home to country festivals and a strong agricultural base. For someone seeking a high quality of life, the region offers a unique opportunity. You could be part of a forward thinking local government organisation with a commitment to continuously improving the services it provides to its 50,000 residents, in one of the most diverse locations in Queensland.
The regional centre of Gympie is central to the Gympie region, two hours north of Brisbane and in close proximity to the Sunshine and Fraser coasts. The depot is located centrally in town, easily accessible from all directions. Parking is readily available.
Supervisor - Treatment (READVERTISED)
Remuneration: Salary commencing at $82,375 per annum plus superannuation
Closing Date: Sunday 17 April 2022 at 11.00 pm 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
The purpose of this role will be to supervise all water and sewerage treatment plant operators, fitters and work crews as required, organise labour, plant and materials, carry out regular inspections and arrange routine and preventative maintenance activities for Council’s water and sewage treatment plants, pump stations and associated infrastructure.
What we are looking for?
Council is seeking an experienced Supervisor with leadership skills and a strong customer service focus with experience in a Water Industry environment to manage the day to day operations of our water and sewerage treatment plants and pumping stations, including the daily supervision of Operators and Fitters.
As the Supervisor, some of the duties and responsibilities you could expect to be involved with include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure that a preventative maintenance program for pump stations and treatment plants in place and work is completed as budgeted.
- Ensure that materials, plant and services provided to plant operators so that delay to operations is avoided.
- Ensure that adequate staff, materials, chemicals and equipment are available for continuous system operation and maintenance.
- Provide supervision and mentoring to water and sewage treatment plant operators, fitters and work crews.
- Support for operational and capital project delivery through operational and technical advice to project managers and project team, and liaison with contractors.
- Management of contracts for operational works.
- Contribute to an effective team operating Council’s treatment plants to ensure the highest quality of service to customers, both internal and external, by compliance with industry guidelines, workplace procedures, Council’s Customer Service Standards and statutory requirements.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers through effective stakeholder engagement support.
- Process documentation, correspondence and reports associated with engagement processes for Treatment Operations projects and planning activities.
Essential experience, skills and qualifications include:
- Demonstrated experience in a supervisory or leadership role
- Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations.
- Working knowledge of the Water Wastewater Branch functions and operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of operations and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment facilities, including activities such as treatment methods, safe use of chemicals, water testing, use of SCADA systems and working within legislative requirements including the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously or cooperatively in an integrated team environment by developing effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of water and wastewater reticulation and collection systems.
Mandatory licences/tickets:
- Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.
- Construction Industry White/Blue Card
- Confined space entry competency
Desirable knowledge and experience include:
- Knowledge of asset management systems and processes.
- Knowledge of training requirements relevant to working in water and sewage treatment plants, and associated infrastructure.
- Knowledge of the principles of project management
- Fork lift licence
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 Neelan Rana, Coordinator - Treatment on 5481 0970 or email neelan.rana@gympie.qld.gov.au
For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Ros McVicar, Advisor - Human Resources on 5481 0646 or email ros.mcvicar@gympie.qld.gov.au
Our Values
- Accountable
- Consistent
- Appreciative
- Communicative
- Respectful
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.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.
How 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 Sunday 17 April 2022 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.