Overview
Wastewater Operator role at
Yass Valley Council
. Location: Yass, NSW. Job Type: Permanent Full Time. Salary: $56,906.20 - $65,534.04 per annum plus 12% superannuation. Closing Date: .
Be part of a team making a difference in our growing community. Water and Wastewater services are expanding to meet population growth, offering an exciting and challenging career in wastewater.
Responsibilities
Operate, maintain and monitor the sewerage treatment plant, sewerage pump stations, and sewer reticulation assets.
Keep accurate operational records for sewerage treatment plants, sewerage pump stations and sewer reticulation assets.
Participate in the construction and repair of sewer reticulation assets.
Carry out water quality tests and keep accurate records of results.
Participate in the sewer on-call roster.
Assist with any other tasks related to the Water and Wastewater Section.
Your Working Environment
A 38-hour working week, over a 9-day fortnight.
Access to 6.5 weeks long service leave after 5 years.
4 weeks paid annual leave.
Access to 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused.
Access to 2 health and wellbeing days (taken from sick leave entitlements).
Adverse working conditions allowance of $1,013.00 per annum.
Your Career Growth
A supportive environment and collaborative team to assist you to reach your career goals.
Opportunities for temporary transfers and higher duties arrangements.
Career growth through internal job opportunities.
Job security in a Local Government position.
Access to e-learning platforms and other development opportunities.
Your Wellbeing
An inclusive culture where all our people are valued and EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
Health & Wellbeing program – annual flu vaccinations and injury prevention program.
Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) service for you and your family.
Why Join Yass Valley Council
We don't just offer jobs — we build careers. As part of a progressive Local Government team, your work will make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents and the future of our region. Join a workplace that values collaboration, innovation and your personal growth.
How To Apply
Submit your application online by addressing the essential criteria questions and uploading a current copy of your resume.
Eligibility Requirements
Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen or hold a valid visa with permission to work.
Complete an Identity check - supplying 100 points of identification for verification.
Be willing to complete an Integrity/Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Be willing to complete a pre-employment medical and audiogram.
This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
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