Job Vacancy 19/34 – Water and Wastewater Coordinator – Network Operations

Burdekin Shire Council is currently seeking applications to fill the role of Water and Wastewater Coordinator – Network Operations.

The Position

Council’s Water & Wastewater focusses on customer service, with safety as a critical element of its operations. We are working towards higher levels of performance through implementation of extensive asset management and quality document systems, increased application of technology and workforce structure and training.

In this is a new position the Coordinator will assist the Manager Water & Wastewater in modernising operations in sewerage and water schemes, whilst providing leadership to the employees in this area. It presents an opportunity for a motivated person with extensive experience as a coordinator to assist mapping and refining the operation of the business with robust support as part of a committed and progressive management and administration team.

The Person

The successful applicant will be responsible for the coordination of the water and sewerage network operations, including the civil construction crew. This will require considerable skills in costing and budgeting, using corporate software and the Microsoft suite of software. They will also work with management to develop and implement staff training, structural reviews and quality documentation, including procedures, operational plans and asset management plans. The role will offer the opportunity to exercise skills in leading the development of permanent solutions to problems and coordinating the projects implementing those solutions. Sound technical logic, along with competence in management and administration systems and good leadership skills will be crucial to success in this role.

The Burdekin

Burdekin is well placed to provide a work/life balance. Just 80kms from the regional capital of Townsville with extensive shopping, medical facilities and entertainment opportunities it offers some of the best fishing opportunities in the country and is a vibrant and diverse regional community which offers very affordable living. The successful applicant will be provided with commuter use of a vehicle within the shire.

The applicable salary is to a ceiling of Level 5 ($85,321pa) with the commencing salary dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.

Applications for 19/34 – Water & Wastewater Coordinator – Network Operations should include:

Application packages are available from the Human Resources office on (07) 4783 9800 or you can download the application package using the following link:

Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods:

Applications close on Tuesday, 6 August 2019 at 5.00pm. Word or PDF format is preferable.

For further information please contact Manager Water and Wastewater, Shaun Johnston on (07) 4783 9800