• Professional Development Opportunities
• Salary: $78,982 - $91,619 p.a. + 3.5%CLA + 9.5% Super
• 35 hour week, 19 day month cycle + Leaseback Vehicle

About the role

The Water and Sewer Branch is currently seeking an enthusiastic applicant for the role of Sewer Headworks Engineer. The primary purpose of this position is to manage a team that undertakes the operation, inspection, maintenance and renewal works associated with the sewage treatment infrastructure. Ensures the treatment process, activities and final effluent comply with regulatory licence conditions and all the associated facilities are operated and maintained efficiently and in a safe manner.

About you

In addition to relevant experience within the water and sewer treatment industry and a recognised Bachelor Degree qualification in Science or Engineering with demonstrated practical experience, the successful applicant will be an accountable team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

More specifically, responsibilities will include:

• Achieving best operating practices for all sewage treatment plants and applicable pumping stations.
• Supervising the regulatory sampling analysis program.
• Leading and managing staff development and skills and a positive involvement in staff selection, performance and development.
• Coordinating Work, Health and Safety audits, site inductions and associated risk workshops are conducted within required timeframes.
• Monitoring operational and capital budgets for all sewage treatment areas as directed by the Sewer Coordinator

About us

Located in the Southern Highlands, Wingecarribee Shire Council is within comfortable travelling distance of Sydney, Canberra, the South Coast and the Illawarra. With four distinctive and stunning seasons combined with glorious countryside rich in biodiversity and appeal, it is an enviable lifestyle location.

To Apply

To apply for this position please visit www.wsc.nsw.gov.au  (Careers @ Council) to view the position description which also contains the key selection criteria. Please complete the online application process by submitting your resume, covering letter and addressing the Selection Criteria as part of the on-line recruitment process.  

Further information can be obtained by contacting Kazi Mahmud, Coordinator Sewer on (02) 4868 0534.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered for the position.

Applications close Sunday 25 September 2016.