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Northern Territory Government

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Sewer System Operator

Classification Trade Technical Position No. 13666

Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing

Business Unit Water Services Location Darwin

Reports to Technical Coordinator Sewer Reports to P/No. 13649

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Inclusion and and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Perform routine operation, monitoring and maintenance of Water Services assets associated with sewer headworks including wastewater Treatment

plants in the Darwin and surrounding areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The “WHAT” to be delivered

• Monitor and operate Darwin and Northern Region Minor centres Sewer Headworks systems, operational system validations and Treatment

systems in accordance with agreed operational and Waste discharge licence including existing team practices and procedures.

• This includes the requirement to work with treatment chemicals such as chlorine gas etc.
• The requirement to enter Confined Spaces on occasions to undertake works. The entry to a confined space requires use of Self Contained

Breathing Apparatus and where applicable working at heights certifications.

• Perform Headworks duties in professional manner, utilising skills, knowledge and experience to achieve appropriate fit for purpose outcomes.
• Provide a high level of customer service through direct interaction and a positive relationship to represent the obligations of PWC.
• Participate as a proactive and valued member of the team to assist achievement of the teams’ objectives.
• Participate in a routine on-call roster to provide response to urgent after-hours system faults that may occur.

COMPETENCY PROFILE

“HOW” to do it ( Manager of Self profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)

Ensures accountability Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments

Action orientated Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and

enthusiasm.

Communicates effectively Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of

the unique needs of diverse audiences.

Customer Focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Collaborates Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared obligations.

Instils trust and values difference Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives while

recognising the value that diverse perspectives and cultures bring to an organisation.

Is resilient Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

Self-development with self-awareness Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal

development channels, using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive

insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

No. of Direct Reports Nil No. of Indirect Reports Contractors

Key Interactions: All Employees, External Customers and contractors as applicable

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Job Description Northern Territory Government

COMPLIANCE

We expect you to:

• Actively align, support and promote Power and Water’s Values and support building a constructive workplace culture that celebrates

achievement through its people.

• Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water’s Safety and Environmental policies and procedures, working towards our goal of Zero

Harm.

• Ensure all activities undertaken as a Power and Water employee comply with Power and Water’s Code of Conduct , Management Standards and

Procedures, relevant Acts, legal demands and that you manage all of your activities and responsibilities within the Power and Water risk

management framework.

• Pass a job-specific pre-employment medical (if applicable)

SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualification and Skills Experience

Essential • AQF Certificate III in water operations and • Relevant knowledge and experience in the operation

or Relevant Trade Certificate with of Sewer Headworks systems.

demonstrated experience in sewer • Sound knowledge of and the use of SCADA control

operations. system to operate and interrogate Sewer operations

• Current NT HR Drivers Licence. and faults.
• Established ability to work as a key player • Demonstrated knowledge and experience working

in a small team environment and the safely with treatment chemicals such as chlorine gas

ability to interact effectively with people etc.

of diverse cultures.

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written

communication and negotiation skills.

Desirable • Confined space entry, breathing • Knowledge in and operation of Sewer Treatment

apparatus, working at heights certificates. systems such as coagulation/flocculation and

chemical assisted sedimentation in the Sewer Supply

industry.

• Demonstrated experience with Water/Sewer

Industries safety, environmental and quality

practices, safety principles and strategies in line with

wastewater discharge licences.

FURTHER INFORMATION

1. Contact Danny Browne on 0428 837 309 for further information about the position

2. Information about Power and Water Corporation may be viewed at powerwater.com.au

3. The total remuneration package amounts published for this position include base salary, superannuation and annual leave loading and the

value of an extra week’s annual leave.

4. An offer of appointment, promotion or transfer for this vacancy is subject to passing a job-specific pre-employment medical examination.

Apply Online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=307593 Approved

Vacancy Closes: 03/11/2024 Shane Torr – Senior Manger Service Delivery North

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