Water Sewer Electrical Coordinator

Job No: DRC1472

AT THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY. AT THE START OF THE FUTURE.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Water Sewer Electrical Coordinator.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year – and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

FIND PURPOSE AND IMPACT

This position is responsible for overseeing the Electrical team and the maintenance and repairs of electrical water supply and sewerage plant and equipment to meet all regulatory requirements, ensuring the provision and improvement of safe, efficient and quality water and sewerage services in the Local Government area of Dubbo Regional Council.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Providing technical oversight, supervision and direction in relevant electrical areas to ensure regulatory requirements are met, including improvement to work processes and practices
• Working with other teams within Water Supply and Sewerage to schedule and prioritise electrical work
• Assisting in the preparation and implementation of replacement program for all electrical, electronic telemetry and instrumentation equipment
• Preparing maintenance or new works contracts for electrical, electronic, telemetry and instrumentation works
• Participating on and on call roster to provide assistance to faults or failures in the area of expertise

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

You are a team player, who is able to supervise and work well with a small cohesive team.  You are a qualified and experienced industrial electrician who takes pride in your work. You have hands on experience in the maintenance of assets and undertaking electrical fault finding.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Current Electrical Licence/Certificate
• Qualified Supervisors Certificate or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Class C drivers licence
• Physical fitness to undertake the inherent requirements of the jobs
• Sound experience working with electronic and/or telemetry equipment /instruments, and knowledge of water and sewerage treatment procedures.

READY TO FIND MORE FROM WORK AND LIFE?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

Attractive annual salary ranging from $91,168 to $105,950 plus 11% superannuation, and applicable industry allowances, is on offer.

Explore the Position Description for the entire scope of essential and desirable criteria for this role.

This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.

Enquiries: Water and Sewer Operations Engineer – Treatment- 02 6801 4865

Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 22nd July 2024

WHY DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change – and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance – enjoy a 38-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

HOW TO APPLY

1. If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click apply now!
2. Please fill out the questions in the application page below.
3. On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and copies of applicable qualifications.
4. Please note that once you start to complete your online application you cannot save it and return to it later.  We would recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you’re ready.
5. A panel will assess all applications for suitability against the essential criteria for the position. Once completed, an interview, skills assessment or task and reference checks may be undertaken. All candidates will be notified of the outcome via the email address you supply as part of your application.