Senior Operator
Fixed Term to June 2025 based locally in Geraldton
Accommodation and location allowances available
$84K + Super + Co-Contribution Schemes
We have 12 month opportunity for an experienced Senior Operator based in the Coastal City of Geraldton. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a district that offers a wide range of activity supported by an experienced team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining water supply and wastewater schemes within the Geraldton /Murchison district including operating our new treatment plants.
Water Corporation Benefits
We understand the importance in balancing work and life. Flexible work options are available to you, such as working a 9-day fortnight and having 1 day off to enjoy work life balance.
A company that advocates for mental health and wellbeing, we offer 2 paid well-being leave days per 12 months of service for time off to tend to your mental health and well-being.
Receive 17.5% leave loading on annual leave taken.
After 3 years continuous service, you may access your Long Service Leave pro-rata.
We offer superannuation co-contribution scheme where you contribute at least 2% super, and we will top up an additional 2%.
$3,300 location allowance
What the role will involve
Always Providing excellent customer service providing water supply to the community
Completing scheduled work including water sampling
Opportunity to further develop your skills with modern water treatments plants
Ability to take ownership in diagnosing problems supported by a larger team
Operate, maintain, monitor and repair assets as required utilising automated control systems including SCADA
Key skills and experience
Western Australian “C” Class Drivers Licence
Experience in water supply, water treatment and wastewater systems
Experience in repairs and maintenance mains water supply systems
Background in civil works working in a team environment
Certificate III NWP
Ability to work afterhours and participate on a standby roster
Ability to travel/Stay within the district (allowance apply)
SCBA and Chlorine Gas trained advantageous (Training available)
Apply
If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close on Sunday 5th of May.
Please note : As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
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.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website