Surface Water Operator
Based at the Kelmscott depot, this permanent appointment involves operating, monitoring, and maintaining chemical and water treatment processes; inspecting and maintaining dam structures and outlet works; and conducting surveillance to ensure compliance with business management processes and systems.
Responsibilities
* Operate water production and treatment processes to achieve required water quality and quantity.
* Coordinate day‐to‐day optimisation of the treatment process, including monitoring daily performance statistics, fault‐finding, and rectification.
* Conduct process‐related activities such as basic maintenance, sampling, chemical usage, and site logistics.
* Monitor scheme performance and liaise with staff and contractors to optimise production, maintenance, and commissioning activities.
* Participate in the team roster to provide after‐hours support to surface water schemes, supporting 24/7 operations and providing immediate incident management.
* Inspect and maintain dam structures and outlet works according to planned inspection and maintenance schedules.
* Operate dam outlet structures, gates, valves, and screens; inspect, maintain public recreation facilities, and conduct routine after‐hour patrols and emergency contingencies.
* Monitor and sample streams and reservoirs, perform surveillance of surface and groundwater catchment areas, and monitor land‐users and public recreation activities to ensure water quality protection.
* All work is undertaken with safety as the priority, maintaining a work environment where no injury is considered acceptable.
Benefits
* 9‐day fortnight (RDO).
* Two well‐being days each year.
* Access to long‐service leave pro rata after 3 years of service.
* Co‐contribution superannuation scheme: 12% employer contribution and an additional 2% when salary sacrifice 2%.
* Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave.
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days.
Key Skills and Experience
* Western Australian "C" Class and 'HR' Class Driver's Licence.
* Dams safety training desirable.
* Experience with Chlorine, CSE, or fall prevention desirable.
Applications close 24th May 2026.
Our Commitment To a Diverse And Inclusive Workplace
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment. Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process, including an alternative format of the application form, can contact the Recruitment Officer.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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