Water & Wastewater Officer
Title: Water & Wastewater Officer
Location: Perisher
Valley, NSW
Salary etc: $78,736
- $83,506 p.a. + super. Permanent, Full-time.
Ref: 00008EBY
Exciting opportunity to join National Parks and
Wildlife Service Water and Wastewater Team within the Department of Planning,
Industry and Environment. We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced
specialist to take on the role of Water and Wastewater Officer.
- Starting salary of $78,736 + superannuation.
An additional 8.5% loading is applicable for working some weekends and
public holidays.
- Great opportunity to work with National Parks
and Wildlife Service
About the Role
As Water and Wastewater Officer, you will work as
part of a team to operate the water and wastewater infrastructure to provide
clean drinking water supply to the resort areas. You will be responsible for
ensuring effective wastewater treatment, implementing water quality, sewage
effluent and water management controls, and undertaking repairs on key assets.
Essential
Requirements
- Relevant qualifications in water industry
operations or demonstrated experience and knowledge of the operations and
maintenance of activated sludge treatment processes, water supply
reticulation and disinfection.
- Demonstrated safe working practices including
experience in safe work in confined spaces.
- A current Australian driver’s licence and
willingness to operate and use oversnow transport.
About Us
The Department of Planning, Industry &
Environment’s (DPIE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and
economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing,
world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full
diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural
awareness and knowledge throughout the department.
NPWS is part of the Department of Planning,
Industry and Environment. We are focussed on creating a liveable, inclusive and
sustainable New South Wales with thriving natural environments, strong primary
industries and bustling urban centres. We are the stewards of our state’s
physical and environmental assets - both natural and built - and we work hard
every day to ensure New South Wales continues to flourish.
NPWS manages more than 870 national parks and
reserves throughout New South Wales, covering over 7 million hectares or 9% of
the landmass of NSW. We carry out plant and animal conservation, sustainable
tourism and visitation, research, education, volunteering programs and more.
Our commitment
to flexible working
The NSW
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is committed to ensuring the
sector reflects the NSW community it serves. We support an inclusive workplace
where staff have access to opportunities and resources at all levels, enabling
our team members to drive innovation, productivity, and delivery of
high-quality services. We understand that flexibility means different things to
different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where
and when possible.
Our commitment
to diversity
The NSW
Planning, Industry and Environment Cluster strives to be an inclusive workplace
for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome
and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the
LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and those with disability.
How to apply:
- For further
information about NSW National Parks and Wildlife
Service.
- For full role
description: Water and Wastewater Officer
- For further
information on the role contact Chris Brooke, Senior Engineer, Southern
Ranges Services via chris.brooke@environment.nsw.gov.au or
on 0438 667 069.
Apply here by submitting a current resume and one page cover letter, which
outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.
Applications close: Monday, 11 October
2020 11:59pm
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the
same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next
eighteen months.
