Inverell, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
* Looking for a job that lets you keep fit and active?
* Enjoy working independently and or in a small team?
* Would you like to work for an organisation with great benefits and a supportive culture?
* Salary range from $1,054.57 to $1,119.38 per week, plus Adverse Working Conditions allowance On-Call allowance and more!
About The Team
The Water Services team at Council is currently welcoming applications for the role of Water Meter Reader/ Repairer. The Water Services team undertakes a number of crucial functions for Council and the Inverell community that include:
* Day to day maintenance and repairs of the water meters across our water network in Inverell, Ashford, Yetman and surrounds.
* Assist our plumbers and water services teams in undertaking day to day maintenance and repairs.
* Inspections of water infrastructure across the Shire, including at our water treatment, storage and distribution assets.
* Participation in an on‐call roster on a rotating basis, and occasionally carrying out breakdown repairs while on‐call or after hours.
Why work for Inverell Shire Council?
As one of the largest employers in the Inverell area Council provides a variety of opportunities and benefits to staff:
* Enjoy ongoing training and professional development in your field.
* Local government is a rewarding industry where you get to directly serve and work to improving the Inverell community for everyone.
* Council actively promotes a healthy work‐life balance with health and wellbeing days, active social club, and a positive and friendly atmosphere among colleagues.
Benefits
In addition to a collaborative and supportive work environment, staff at Inverell Shire Council enjoy a range of other benefits, including but not limited to:
* Access to flexible working arrangements.
* Salary packaging options, including remote area rental and remote area mortgage packaging and novated leasing!
* Generous leave entitlements, including access to long service leave after only 5 years!
Examples Of Qualifications Or Training That Would Be Advantageous
* NSW School Certificate or equivalent
* NSW Class C Drivers Licence
* SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction Card ('White Card')
* NSW Class MR Drivers Licence
* Backflow Prevention Certificate
* Chainsaw Operators Certificate
* Confined Spaces Certificate
* Traffic Control Work Training Card (SafeWork NSW) and/or Certification
Do you have any questions about the role, about working for Council, or anything else? Please contact Council's Water and Sewer Coordinator Adam Woodbury on (02) 6728 8200, or Council's Workforce Services team on (02) 6728 8246 and we will answer any questions you might have.
Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023. The classification for the position will be up to Operational Band 1, Level 2, Grade 3. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,054.57 to $1,119.38 gross per week. In addition, a Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $0.513 per hour will be paid where applicable. In addition, an On‐Call Allowance referred to in clause 20C of the Local Government (State) Award 2023 will be paid where applicable.
Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.
Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council
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