Coordinator Water Treatment and Trades

About Us

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special. 

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.  

About this Position:

We are pleased to invite applications for the position of Coordinator Water Treatment and Trades within our Water Delivery team. This role is responsible for overseeing mechanical and electrical trades activities, as well as managing the maintenance and operations of Council's Water Treatment Plants, Sewerage treatment Plants, Water and Sewer Pump Stations, Reservoirs and Dams across the Lismore Local Government area. 

What We can offer you:

• Discounted membership for a range of gym/pool facilities

• Flexible work options working within operational requirements/access to a nine day fortnight

• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.

• Training and development opportunities. 

What we trust you to deliver:

• Strategically plan and allocate resources, including budget, materials, equipment and personnel to optimise efficiency and ensure timely completion of all tasks. Adapt resource plans as necessary to address changing demands 

• Oversee the execution of capital and maintenance works, managing daily operations to ensure work stays on track, within budgets, and meets established quality standards 

• Collaborate with the internal design team from concept to final design, offering input to ensure that all designs are efficient, practical, and compliant with project requirements

• Lead and inspire the team by delegating tasks effectively, supervising performance and providing ongoing mentorship. Foster a positive and collaborative working environment through effective communication

•  Monitor and provide timely updates and recommendations to keep financial targets on track. Oversee the financial aspects of projects and align activities with budget allocations
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimise their impact. Regularly review and update risk management plans to address emerging challenges and ensure project continuity

What you will need to be successful:

• Cert III Electrical Mechanics or similar and or Cert III Fitter Mechanic qualification 

• Extensive experience in a supervisory or leadership role

• Water Treatment Plant Certificate (or willing to obtain)

• Current Class C Drivers Licence

• Current Supervisor Certificate 

• General Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)

• Confined space Certification (or willing to obtain)

 Desirable:

• Instrumentation qualification and Control Cert III or Cert IV  (highly regarded)

Full position description: Click here 

Full Time: 76 hours per fortnight 

Salary: From $1,880.90 to $2,163.04 per week + superannuation 

Closing date: Friday 24 April at 9:00am

Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Matthew Potter, Director Water, Waste and Open Spaces on 0408 678 415.

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements 

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

Immunisation Program

Council has an immunisation program to provide employees with vaccinations against known health risks associated with their respective duties and to identify any exposure to products that may affect an employee’s health, fitness and wellbeing. This position has been identified as a risk to the employee and as such the successful applicant/s will be required to participate in the immunisation program and it is the applicant’s responsibility to have undertaken relevant immunisation/s prior to commencement with Council.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.