Water Services Operator

As a Water Services Operator at TasWater you’ll play a pivotal role in the daily operation and maintenance of our infrastructure on The West Coast. The successful candidate may be required to work at all locations on the West Coast including Queenstown Rosebery Strahan and Tullah.

Your contributions to daily planned maintenance, reactive works and emergency responses are essential to ensuring the delivery of safe drinking water & compliant management of sewerage, thereby making a significant impact on the wellbeing of our community.
Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are dedicated to enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, you join a company that offers career pathways, training courses and experts in their fields to support you.
We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. View our benefits and policies and the great work we do here. Benefits include, 18 weeks paid parental leave for all parents.

There are transferable skills that can lead to success in this role so even if you don’t think you’re the exact fit, we still encourage you to apply. This permanent position offers full-time hours, which can be worked in a variety of patterns to suit your lifestyle and allow you to do the things that matter to you!

So, If you:

• Are keen to try a new industry and eager to undertake training;
• Possess a hands-on practical approach, a commitment to quality work, and attention to detail;
• Bring quality customer service and a friendly attitude;
• Demonstrate good digital literacy, which is essential for operating our equipment and daily task completion;
• Can adhere to company procedures and regulations, especially those related to personal and community health and safety; and,
• Meet the physical requirements for the role, which include lifting, kneeling, and working in confined spaces.
• Participate in structured on-call, occasional overtime and emergency call-out situations (all with additional pay).

...then we would love to hear from you!

• You can look forward to working in an exciting, stimulating workplace that provides a range of opportunities to make a real difference to the community. 
• To be successful and safe in this position, you’ll need to pass a pre-employment medical assessment, as well as be prepared to have hepatitis injections to work in the sewer networks and plants, before you can start and you’ll need to commit to participating in on-call and planned overtime rosters, responding to emergency call-out situations.
• This permanent full-time role offers a 9-day fortnight and a total remuneration package ranging from $78,743.69 to $83,118.33 (including 15.5% superannuation). The package reflects an hourly rate starting at $34.10, with an increase to $36.00 following successful completion of probation. The candidate needs to be based in Zeehan
• On call, call out and additional team specific allowances are available.  
• We encourage our people to grow their skills and careers in our unique, multi-industry environment, and bring their ideas and innovations to life.
• Training in water industry operations, water treatment practices and associated skills will be delivered by our training partners, while coaching and mentoring from skilled and experienced staff will be ongoing throughout your career. 
  

To apply: 

• Visit our website https://www.taswater.com.au/About-Us to find out more about what we do. 
• Upload your up-to-date resume and,
• Answer all the questions within the application workflow to give yourself the best chance of being selected for interview. 
• Submit your application by the closing date of 10AM Friday, August 1st by clicking Apply now. 

For more details about the role and duties please connect with Paul Walker – Manager Remote North West Operations on +61408453278 or for assistance in applying, please connect with Jane Nguyen – Talent Acquisition Coordinator on +61498 608 719

Candidates, please note that all applications will be reviewed at the closing date and shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible thereafter.