September 10, 2024

Icon Water

Molonglo

FULL TIME

Water Maintenance Officer

Synopsis:

Water Maintenance Officer

Position is full-time, 12-month fixed term contract
Salary range $90,920 - $101,766 plus 15% superannuation
Generous employment conditions including 15% superannuation, 8 day working fortnight and gym memberships

About the role
Icon Water has an opportunity for a capable and hardworking individual to join as our Water Maintenance Officer. If you are keen to kick-start your career in the water and sewerage industry, then this is the right opportunity for you!
As a member of our collaborative team, you will undertake preventative and reactive maintenance tasks at our Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre. Your work location also looks across one of Canberra's most stunning views.
Icon Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.
About your new role

Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to the following:
Effectively undertake scheduled preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance tasks.
Plan and co-ordinate task completion using available resources and working within operational & procedural constraints and systems availability.
Complete required documentation and reporting in an accurate and timely manner.
Build and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of people.
Ability to identify and recommend improvements to maintenance efficiency.
Participate in an emergency on-call roster as required to provide a 24-hour, 7 day a week breakdown and maintenance service. Usually rostered on call 1 week in 10.
Ability to identify workplace hazards, conduct risk assessments and perform work in accordance with implemented safe work practices and procedures.
Other duties as required within the employee’s skills, competence and training.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

Ability to work safely with chemicals and in an industrial situation

Ability/Experience to work with Sewage

Possess an ACT Class C Drivers Licence or equivalent or higher

Willingness and ability to participate in appropriate training programs and emergency on-call rosters.

Ability to undertake physically demanding work including working in confined spaces. A pre-employment medical will be completed as part of the recruitment process.

Demonstrated ability to work and cooperate with other trades, individuals and work groups.

Ability to work under limited direction and supervision both as an individual and as a member of a small, self-directed work group.

Possess or be prepared to obtain and maintain the following qualifications/certifications:

NSW Construction Induction
Electrical Rescue
First Aid / CPR
Confined Space Entry
Work at Heights
Medium Rigid Vehicle
Forklift
Dogman
Fluoride Handling
EWP
Asbestos Awareness
Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention

Does this sound like you?
If this role takes your interest, please log on to our recruitment portal and submit your resume & cover letter clearly addressing how you meet the requirements of the role. To learn more about this exciting opportunity you can email: Rodney Harding - Water Maintenance Supervisor on 0417 623 563
Closing Date for applications: 21 September 2024