Lead Operator Water Treatment

Description:

Want to use your operational skills on a daily basis? Do you like to lead people and yet still be hands on? We are currently seeking a Lead Operator Water Treatment at one of our major Treatment Plants for the Central Coast area and if you have the right skills for this role, this might be your time to rewrite the future with us!
Use your leadership and operational excellence to lead crews in water operations and servicesPermanent full-time role with 9 day fortnightTool of Trade Commuter Use Vehicle
About The Role
The role of Lead Operator Water Treatment is to oversee the day-to-day work, operation, security and maintenance of Council's Water Treatment Plants.
This role will see you lead a team of staff and additional contractors responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Plant, ensuring a cost effective service that meets the regulatory requirements of the NSW Government Departments and legislative requirements to meet defined levels of service and quality for the community.
This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have
A Diploma level qualification in Science, or Engineering related field with relevant training and experience within a municipal water treatment plant OR Certificate IV qualification in Water Operations, with demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role, combined with ongoing professional development. Current Dam Safety Surveillance Certification. Current Construction General Induction Card - NSW SafeWork or equivalent. Current Class C Drivers Licence. Senior First Aid certificate. Current Confined Spaces Certification. Fluoridation of NSW Public Water Supplies Certification. Statement of Attainment in Operate and Control Liquefied Chlorine Gas Disinfection. Current Statement of Attainment in Work Safely at Heights. Current Boat Licence. Proficient in swimming to perform self-rescue. Demonstrated experience in a senior position at an operational level of a water treatment plant.Knowledge and experience in monitoring dam safety surveillance. Knowledge of the legislative, technical and operational aspects of treating water in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
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Other Important Information
The commencing salary for this position is up to $90.2k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $104.5k on completion of assessment of skills and performance 11.5% superannuation We have a permanent full-time role available. This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight.This role is located at the Somersby Treatment Plant.
Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.
Extra Benefits
At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.
Other Extras Include
Long service leave after 5 years of continuous serviceFree flu vaccination programTime provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donationsAccess to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platformsWe reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers programNovated leasing partnerships.
Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.
Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.
Want to know more?
The contact person for this role is Greg Horvath, Section Manager Treatment Plants and Catchments. You can contact Greg on 0419 139 326.
This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 11 May 2025.
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Location
Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.
How To Apply
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