October 24, 2024

Winton Shire Council

Winton

OTHER & FULL TIME

Water & Sewerage Technical Officer

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Position Description

Water and Sewerage
Technical Officer

Applications Close:
5:00pm on Thursday 7 November

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Position Title
Water and Sewerage Technical Officer

Position Number
WU10239

Department
Works & Utilities
Classification
Level 6, Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award 2017 and
Winton Shire Council Enterprise Bargain Agreement 2019 as varied ($92,014.56 per
annum).

Terms of Employment
Full time
Supporting documents
Employee Code of Conduct
Workplace Health & Safety Responsibilities
Winton Shire Council Drug and Alcohol Policy
Organisational environment
Winton Shire Council’s Mission Statement is:
“Through meaningful engagement, implement a range of strategies that cater to people from
all walks of life, our community needs and aim to enrich our lifestyle and preserve our
heritage”.
Winton Shire Council’s Vision is:
“To grow our community and explore exciting, new and innovative opportunities which will
retain existing and attract new people with whom we can share our unique lifestyle and rich
heritage”.
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Winton Shire Council’s Corporate Values are:
Accountability:
The ethical concept associated with responsibility, enforcement, blameworthiness,
transparent process, liability, and other terms associated with being answerable for the trust
that is bestowed by those whom we serve.

Effectiveness:
The idea of carrying out a program or process that is entirely adequate to accomplish the
purpose that has been identified as a goal or aspiration.

Efficiency:
The concept that in the process of pursuing or effecting any program, procedures, or task
where all wastage is minimised.

Sustainability:
Is the capacity to maintain a certain process or state indefinitely? When applied in an
economic context, a business is sustainable if it has accepted its practices for the use of
renewable resources and is accountable for the environmental impact of its activities.

Meaningful Community Engagement:
Encompasses the principle of seeking the views and opinions of the Community. This is to
be through an effective committee system and public consultation process as part of
Council’s decision making methodology.

Good Governance:
This describes the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are
implemented (or not implemented), hereby, public institutions conduct public affairs, manage
public resources, and guarantee the realisation of human rights. Good governance
accomplishes this in a manner essentially free of abuse and corruption and with due regard
for the rule of law.

Ethical and Legal Behaviour:
Ethical behaviour is characterised by honesty, fairness, and equity in all interpersonal
relationships. Ethical behaviour respects the dignity, diversity and rights of individuals and
groups of people. When coupled with legal behaviours there is an expectation that there will
be a penalty for conduct that breaches any law statute or regulation.

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Organisational relationships
Reports to:
Directly: Director of Works
Indirectly: Plumbers
Supervision of:
No supervision applicable
Internal Liaisons
Management, Council Staff and Council Departments as required.
External liaisons
Winton Shire Community, RAPADWSA, Consultants, DRDMW
Position objectives
The position of Water and Sewer Technical Officer works closely in conjunction with the
Senior Plumber and co-manage and co-operate the Water and Sewerage reticulation
systems and assets.
The incumbent works under the direction of the Director of Works on Councils operations
and strategies, policies and procedures.
Work includes:
Assisting Council develop operational plans and procedures within a broader
strategic context.

Assist with routine operations:
water sampling, recording keeping and reporting.
water and sewerage operations and internal reporting mechanisms.
assistance in delivering outcomes prescribed by Winton’s Drinking Water Quality
Management Plan.
maintain GIS in conjunction with external consultants.

Research, project manage and deliver small projects under guidance from the Director of
Works.
Specifications, tendering and procurement of small projects under guidance from the
Director of Works.
NOTING:
Considerable emphasis is placed on professional development and career advancement to
increase core skill sets and management abilities.

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Organisational commitment
Corporate
All Local Government employees are required to comply with relevant Acts and regulations,
Council’s policies and procedures as amended from time to time.

Confidentiality and improper use of information
All Council documents and information are treated with complete confidentiality. Information
gained during employment with Local Government must not be used to gain advantage, or to
cause detriment to the Local Government.

Continuous quality improvement
All employees are encouraged to embrace the concept of Continuous Quality Improvement
(CQI) within the workplace. This will encourage creativity and innovation and identify and
implement improved ways of doing things through this structured process.

Workplace Health and Safety
All employees have a duty under the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011 Section 28.
Workers and any other person includes Council employees as well as contractors, sub-
contractions, labour hire workers, trainees, apprentices, work experience students,
volunteers and visitors. Workers and any “Other Person” who enters Council workplace must
apply the WHS Duty of reasonable care.
Reasonable care
This includes:
Taking reasonable care for his or her own health and safety
Taking reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the
health and safety of other persons
Complying, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction
that is given by an authorised officer of Council to allow the person to comply with a
WHS requirement
Cooperating with any reasonable policy or procedure of Council relating to health or
safety at the workplace
Worker Responsibilities include:
1. Attending and participating in pre-start meetings as required, to identify any potential
WHS issues and implementing control options to eliminate or minimise any risks
before commencing work.
2. Inspecting plant and equipment before using it to ensure that it is safe for use.
3. Reporting any defective or damaged plant, tools and equipment to the Supervisor as
required.
4. Taking personal responsibility for the safety of themselves and others that may be
affected by work conducted by themselves as a worker of Council.
5. Complying with any Policies or Procedures and complying with any work directions
and/or instructions that are provided.
6. Monitoring and assessing WHS hazards and risks while conducting any work, and
reporting any issues to the relevant supervisor as required.
7. Consulting with the supervisor and WHS Safety Representative for their designated
work group on any safety issues as required.
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. Monitoring the safety conduct if co-workers including Contractors and reporting any
concerns immediately to the contractor or the Supervisor.
9. Stopping work and notifying the Supervisor if there is imminent risk of injury.
Qualifications/Licences/Tickets required
Mandatory
Certificate IV or Diploma in Water Operation (or working towards the same or
equivalent qualifications – see requirements below)
General Safety Induction (White Card)
Ability to operate a motor vehicle under a C class licence.
Desirable
Senior First Aid Certificate .
Tertiary qualification in environmental science or engineering or related field.
Additional requirements and working conditions
The following working conditions are required:
Adhere to the Council Employee Code of Conduct applies to this position.
Travel within the shire area to carry out duties .
Travel to conferences and regional meetings.
Participate in training provided for mandatory qualifications.
Statement of key responsibilities and duties
The following key responsibilities may be modified from time to time to ensure the expected
outcomes are coordinated with Council’s operational and corporate plans.
The Water and Sewerage Technical Officer position is a ‘hands on’ role within the Water &
Sewerage Department.
The key responsibilities of the position are:
Manage the delivery of the business plan.
Manage the delivery of the DWQMP
Develop and maintain contemporary management systems and plans for water,
sewerage & waste. This will largely relate to developing an overall operational
manual for water and sewerage and creating/assisting with timetabling and
scheduling work from that manual as required.
Coordinate and assist Council GIS consultants in maintaining and updating the ESRI
Online registry.

Technical oversight of water testing and chemistry for the Council recreational
facilities.

Including monitoring daily/weekly pool operations (bather load vs chlorine used for

example) and learning how to operate the pool in terms of chemistry and filtration.

Waltzing Matilda Centre water treatment plant, HVAC system, CO2 detection, fire

detection, grease traps etc.

Carry out microbial analysis and report using Council equipment (training provided)
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Assist with technical requirements of SWIMs and SWIMs data entry.
Run SCADA – data, extraction and analysis and reporting.
Implement programs for inspection/testing of electrical and pump systems.
Assist plumbers in technical requirements.
Assist with preparation of risk assessments and carry out toolbox talks with staff.
Ensure a high standard of service is provided in all dealings with management, staff
and customers.
Participate in project meetings and provide specialist advice.

Other duties appropriate to the role and directed by the supervisor.
Key selection criteria
The applicant’s suitability for this role will be assessed against the following competencies:
Selection Criteria 1
Demonstrated ability and considerable experience in most facets of the water and sewerage
industry (preferable in a Local Government environment) and be partially conversant in the
requirements of the relevant legislation and standards.
Selection Criteria 2
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment, establish work priorities
and meet deadlines including a sound understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunity
and Workplace, Health and Safety principles and practices.
Selection Criteria 3
Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and participate in training and upskilling
opportunities.
Selection Criteria 4
Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal with a proven ability to
communicate effectively and tactfully in sometimes very sensitive/confidential situations.
Selection Criteria 5
Computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook and internet research

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Other relevant information
The selected applicant will be subject to a criminal history check – undertaken and paid
for by Council.
The selected applicant will be required to undertake a pre-medical assessment to prove
that they are medically fit to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position with
Council covering the cost.
This position will be subject to a minimum probationary period of three (3) months. The
applicant’s employment will undergo a review at the end of the probationary period and a
recommendation will be made to the Chief Executive Officer regarding permanent
employment in the position.
The selected applicant may be required to provide Winton Shire Council with a recent
photograph of the person, at the time of the person’s induction, for the purpose of
creating a Winton Shire Council Employee Identity Card. Under (s138A) of the
Queensland Local Government Act 2009 the employee has a legal obligation to hand
any such identity card/s back to the employer within twenty-one days of termination of
employment, unless the employee has a reasonable excuse.
In the event of organisational change or restructure, Council may require employees to
undertake other roles for which they are qualified and capable of performing.

Authorisation
(This section to be completed with the successful applicant upon completion of the
recruitment process)
By signing this authorisation, the successful applicant acknowledges that they have read this
Position Description and understand the responsibilities associated with the position.

I,
accept the position of Water and Sewerage Technical Officer with the Winton Shire
Council and the details as outlined in the Position Description.
I have been given an opportunity to ask questions about the contents and I understand the
terms and conditions outlined in this document.

Signature: Date

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