Water Services Operator

Who Is TasWater?

TasWater is Tasmania’s water and sewerage provider. We are a statewide team delivering essential services across Tasmania 24/7/365. We are interested in our communities, excited about the future and take pride in the work we do.

We are a values-driven organisation. We are looking for someone who can sign-up to working in a way that reflects our values, who builds respectful relationships and who delivers great results for our customers.

Click here to find out more about our values and what we do.

The Opportunity

Make a real contribution to your community by ensuring our infrastructure operates safely and effectively while providing expert knowledge and experience, to ensure high levels of customer service and regulatory expectations.

This is a permanent full-time position, based in Burnie. You will enjoy a 9-day fortnight and a salary package of approximately $80 - 89K per annum (including superannuation), plus on call allowances.

Key Accountabilities

• Operate, maintain and repair water infrastructure.
• Lead, train and supervise others.
• Assess and report on asset condition.
• Use technology to complete operational records including work logs and data entry tasks.
• Participate in on-call and planned overtime rosters and respond to emergency call-out situations.

Your Application

Your application must include a cover letter that tells us about:

• Why you are interested in this role.
• Your qualifications in a relevant trade or demonstrated experience in the water industry.
• Your experience providing on-the-job-training and assistance to other team members.

Why join the TasWater Team?

Our people ensure we achieve our vision to be trusted, respected and making a positive difference to Tasmania.

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. We encourage our people to grow their skills and careers in our unique, multi-industry environment, and bring their ideas and innovations to life. We understand the importance of work life balance and have included the specific flexible requirements specific to this role above. Health, Safety & Wellbeing is our number one priority, so if there are any specific flexibility or accessibility requirements not mentioned, please apply and we can consider these.

We want a workplace where people feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to providing a workplace that actively includes and values contributions from any diverse characteristics, experiences and abilities. We look forward to hearing from you and how you would like to make a positive difference to our beautiful island.

If you’re not already living in Tasmania, this role could lead to the best move of your life. TasWater has many team members that have relocated from interstate and internationally in search of a better way of living. Tasmania gives you the time and space to do what you've always wanted to do. You will live and work in a place where you feel part of a safe and welcoming community, plus experience a world-class urban environment, mild climate, amazing natural spaces, and an innovative business and arts community. Tasmania is a place you can really thrive, no matter at what stage of your career you are at.

How to apply

• Visit our website https://www.taswater.com.au/About-Us to find out more about what we do.
• View the position description here
• If you have any questions about the position, contact Paul Walker on 0408 453 278.
• For assistance in applying, click here
• Make sure you follow the instructions in the ‘Your Application’ section above to give yourself the best chance of being selected for interview.
• Submit your application by the closing date of 10am 4 July 2023 by clicking Apply now.