Operator Placement Program EOI

WIOA in partnership with WSAA, has launched the Water Industry Operator Placement Program.

The aim of the Program is to provide water treatment, wastewater treatment and network operators with the opportunity to spend time at another organisation and share ideas, processes, technologies, and experiences.

The round 1 Expression of Interest for both individuals and host organisations closed on 31 March with round 2 closing on 31 July 2023.

To find out more or to nominate, visit the website at https://wioa.org.au/operator-placement-program/ or contact us at info@wioa.org.au

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WIOA Member Surveys

WIOA is really keen to hear from our members about how you think we are doing via our Individual and Corporate Member surveys.

The surveys only take around 5 minutes to complete and there will be a Bunnings voucher awarded to one lucky member who participates.

You can access the WIOA Individual Members survey at https://forms.office.com/r/nuT5hWsqcu and the WIOA Corporate Members survey at  https://forms.office.com/r/g6bXxc1w5S

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WIOA is Hiring – Communications, Events & Office Support

The WIOA Board and Management are working hard on embedding our current strategy, while working towards developing our future Strategic Plan for 2024-2026.

To align with our Strategy, we have reviewed our structure and have an exciting new role on offer.

We are looking for a Manager – Communications, Events & Office Support staff member to join our team.

You can view the Position Description and find out more about the position here.

If you are a highly motivated, team player, with specialised skills and experience, you could form part of the team to help deliver the next exciting chapter at WIOA.

This position closes COB Wednesday 5 July 2023, and the successful shortlist will need to be available for an interview on Friday 14 July 2023.

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MD George Wall – Life Member of WIOG NZ

Congratulations to WIOA MD George Wall who was made a Life Member of the Water Industry Operations Group of New Zealand (WIOG) at their annual conference awards dinner in Dunedin on 18 May 2023.

The award is in recognition of the support, encouragement and knowledge that George has shared with the WIOG Executive, Committee and operators in NZ over an extended period.

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Kwatye – Cultural Recognition Award

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER – Kwatye – Cultural Recognition Award, sponsored by TRILITY – Recognising an initiative involving cultural or diversity and inclusion-based activities within a project and/or community in which WIOA members serve.

Nominations close 1 June annually via https://wioa.org.au/awards/national-awards/kwatye-award/

The winner will receive a $2,000 donation to their cultural or diverse charity of choice.

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Queensland Awards for 2023

Nominations for the 2023 Queensland Operator of the Year are being accepted. This prestigious award sponsored by AWA Queensland Branch recognises commitment to the job, safety, innovation, initiative and achievements. The prize for the winner includes a plaque and an all-expenses paid opportunity to join the WIOA operator tour to New Zealand in 2024. Applications close on 19 June 2023 and a nomination form is available from https://wioa.org.au/awards/state-awards/queensland-awards/

Similarly, the Queensland Water Directorate (qldwater) is accepting nominations for the Young Operator of the Year as well as for the Operator of the Year – (Civil/All-rounder). The Young Operator of the Year will also receive a fully funded opportunity to join the WIOA New Zealand tour in 2024. The Civil/All Rounder will receive up to $1,500 towards professional development. This could be used for opportunities such as attendance at conferences, qldwater training or for funding expenses for exchange opportunities at neighbouring or other councils. If you know someone within the Queensland water industry that fits the bill for either of these awards, make sure you nominate them today. Also closing on 19 June 2023, nomination forms are available from https://wioa.org.au/awards/state-awards/queensland-awards/

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QLD Conference Registrations

The program and registrations for the 47th WIOA Queensland Water Industry Operations Conference and Exhibition to be held at the USC Stadium on the Sunshine Coast on 19 & 20 July 2023 are now available. If you intend to come along as a delegate, please register through Eventbrite ASAP. There is an excellent mix of paper and poster topics from a wide cross section of authors and organisations. Registration information and the program is available from the WIOA website at http://wioaconferences.org.au/qld-2023/.  Support for the exhibition has already been phenomenal with all 103 available sites allocated and a long list of companies on the waiting list.

We understand that not everyone can attend the Sunshine Coast conference as a delegate, so please keep in mind that entry to the exhibition is FREE.  We encourage everyone to get a carload of people together and come and have a look through the exhibition, even if it is for just an hour or two.

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Diversity & Inclusion Group EOI

At WIOA, we embrace diversity and inclusion and consider it integral to our culture, our values and the way we do business. Our Diversity & Inclusion Group will advise the WIOA Inc Committee, WIOA Ltd Board and WIOA staff on D&I related issues and actions relating to the provision of services, events, training and opportunities to recognise achievements for the operational sector of the water industry. We have some vacancies on this group, and seek motivated and enthusiastic Members to fill these positions, ideally from within the operational sector of the water industry. If you are a WIOA Member and would like to nominate, please send an email to info@wioa.org.au outlining why you would like to join this group.

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Water Industry Operator Exchange Program

WIOA in partnership with WSAA, has launched the Water Industry Operator Exchange Program.

The aim of the Program is to provide water treatment, wastewater treatment and network operators with the opportunity to spend time at another organisation and share ideas, processes, technologies, and experiences.

The round 1 Expression of Interest for both individuals and host organisations closed on 31 March with round 2 closing on 31 July.

To find out more or to nominate, contact us at info@wioa.org.au 

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Annual General Meeting 2023

The 2023 WIOA Inc Annual General Meeting will be held online on Wednesday 24 May 2023 commencing at 2.00pm AEST.

We would like to encourage as many Members as possible to log in, be part of the meeting and provide your input in the future direction of the association.

For more information or if you wish to attend, please register by COB Tuesday 23 May 2023 at https://wioa.org.au/about-wioa/agm/

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