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Title:

Senior Water & Sewage Treatment Officer

Advertiser:

DCCEEW - Water Group

Location:

Any NSW location considered (regional encouraged/hybrid supported), NSW

Salary etc:

$82.74 per hour (Clerk Grade 10). Casual, ongoing (6-8 weeks per year)

Ref:

538981

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

  • Deliver vital technical training and support in water and sewage treatment to local water utilities across NSW
  • Casual ongoing position. Limited time commitment of 6-8 weeks per year
  • Any NSW location considered - regional location encouraged/hybrid working supported

Our Local Water Utilities team is currently seeking to appoint a casual Senior Water & Sewage Treatment Officer. This is a great opportunity to join a team of water and wastewater technical experts and strategic planners contributing to supporting local water utilities.

This is a key role which provides advice and support to local water utilities to promote best practice in the operation and maintenance of the water supply and sewerage systems.

The role will provide key support for delivery of technical water and sewage treatment training to local water utility operators and other staff. This includes preparation of training materials and face to face delivery of training in multiple locations across NSW, as part of a broader team of technical experts. The time commitment is flexible and estimated to be around 6 – 8 weeks per year, with rosters set in advance. The role will require travel to regional NSW locations for course delivery.

The role may also support the broader team of water and sewage treatment officers who provide technical support on operational problems and improvements, emergency response, drinking water management systems, trade waste, reuse and infrastructure proposals.

About You

You will be skilled in the operation of water and sewage treatment plants and experienced in the training of plant operators.

To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will have:

  • Knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of water supply and sewerage systems and treatment processes
  • Knowledge of auditing methods, inspection and reporting of water and sewage treatment works
  • Demonstrated experience in the design, delivery and assessment of technical training courses - Cert IV in Training & Assessment qualification would be highly regarded
  • Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to maintain stakeholder relationships through strong collaboration, negotiation and resolution skills
  • Ability to work away for week-long assignments to facilitate program delivery
  • The willingness and ability to travel across NSW as needed

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources, provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments, economies and societies across NSW.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

nrmjobs.com.au/job/20023663

Date published:

18-Oct-2024

Closing date:

05-Nov-2024