Description:
Who we are looking for
The Recycled Water Field Officer is an integral role for the effective implementation of our recycled water and biosolids programs. This dynamic position focuses on customer liaison and field-based observations, supporting recycled water use targets and biosolids processing targets.
This role is based in Warrnambool and offers a great balance of office work and field work, taking you to locations including Port Campbell on the Great Ocean Road and Dunkeld in the Southern Grampians. You'll have access to a 4WD fleet vehicle to undertake the duties of this position. Reporting to the Coordinator Water Recycling, you will join a team whose key objective is to support water and sewage operations, through problem solving, risk management, monitoring and project delivery.
This is an ongoing full-time position comes with a salary of $70,953 to $82,269 p.a. plus superannuation.
Job Description
What you'll be doing
On a day-to-day basis, you'll:
● Visit recycled water properties such as farms, golf courses and sports ovals, liaise with recycled water customers and observe recycled water use.
● Check that on-site recycled water use is being undertaken in accordance with risk management plans.
● Observe and monitor biosolids processing at Hamilton, Camperdown and Portland.
● Report on the progress of recycled water use and biosolids processing to internal staff.
● Respond to maintenance requests for Wannon Water's recycled water assets and organise corrective work, using internal maintenance staff and local contractors.
● Manage small capital works projects such as farm troughs, fences, tracks, drainage and weed management.
● Organise the annual irrigator maintenance program and soil monitoring programs.
● Support the treatment operations teams in the field to achieve recycled water usage targets and biosolids drying targets, when needed.
Field-based activities will be concentrated in spring and summer, with office-based activities the focus in autumn and winter.
Desired Skills and Experience
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone with
● Qualifications or extensive experience in farm planning, agronomy and rural operations, or project management, or recycled water, biosolids and land management.
● Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
● The ability to undertake field observations of recycled water use, trade waste impacts and biosolids processing.
● Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
We look forward to hearing from you. if you have any questions, feel free to call Kath Coughlan (Coordinator Water Recycling) on 0407 659 791.
What we can offer
Putting people first comes naturally to us, and that includes the people we employ. You’ll have every opportunity to make the most of your talents, broaden your experiences and be rewarded for the great work you do.
You'll be offered a range of great benefits including:
● Workplace flexibility with access to working arrangements such as hybrid work, flexible hours, purchased leave, monthly rostered days off and more.
● An inclusive workplace culture, which embraces diversity and the benefits it brings to the workplace and life.
● A leadership commitment to Zero Harm where the safety and wellbeing of our people and others is paramount.
● A Health & Wellbeing program, to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Program for our people and their immediate families.
● Extensive learning and development opportunities and access to professional development through associations such as CPA, IWC, WSAA, VicWater, and more.
We're an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive culture is reflected in our diverse mix of talented people who are passionate about delivering their best.
We welcome applications from everyone including people with a disability, job seekers of all ages, carers, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI+community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We are
● A certified Family Inclusive Workplace
● A Work 180 endorsed employer
● Members of the Diversity Council Australia
● Accredited members of the Health Workplaces Achievement Program
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Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 16 February 2025