• Ensure that all facilities are in good working condition and are able to supply potable water and sewerage services to the community.
• Be available to respond to breakdowns and emergencies as directed and required.
• Ensure all vehicles, tools and equipment, are used, maintained and stored in the correct manner and in accordance with Council policies, work health and safety and current legislative regulations.
• Provide all necessary reports to the regulators in a timely manner e.g. Drinking Water Quality Management Plan, Community Health Audits, etc. water and sewerage reticulation systems, pumps and all other non-current assets.
• Comply with all of Councils’ policies including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, Drug and Alcohol Policy, Smoking Policy and Workplace Bullying and Harassment Policy.
• Promote, within the community the opportunity to train as an Essential Services Officer and provide training within your area of expertise.
• In accordance with work, health and safety legislation, ensure that you and the team work safely and comply with Council’s work health and safety policies and procedures.

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• Certificate IV in Water Operations or equivalent.
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or equivalent, or
• Relevant experience and demonstrated interest in managing staff and programs.
• Current “C” class QLD licence.
• Proven experience in operating both gaseous Chlorine and Sodium Hypochlorite potable water disinfection plants.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and to implement time management principles to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and alone.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision whilst exercising initiative, sound judgement and enthusiasm.
• Intermediate computer skills e.g. Microsoft Suite.
• Proven experience in operating and interpreting a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA).
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Sound decision-making skills including an analytical approach to problem solving.
• Proven experience working and communicating effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
• Strong understanding of work health and safety in the workplace and safe work practices.
• Be physically fit and healthy to be able to meet the requirements of the position.

• Understanding of Local Government.
• Prior experience working in a remote environment.
• Prior experience working in an indigenous community.
• Senior First Aid or willingness to obtain.
• Confined Space Entry or willingness to obtain.
• Agree to a Commonwealth Police check.
• Ability to obtain and retain a Working with Children Blue Card.
• Current White card (Construction Safety Induction).

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