Plant Operator

Reference Number: 13108
Salary Range: $53,560.00 - $57,560.36 per annum
Location: Tunnel Hill Water Treatment Plant
Closing: Monday 3rd February 2020

We offer the following benefits: 

• 9 Day Fortnight
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
• On-going opportunities for learning and professional development 

Primary objectives of the position:

• As an Assistant / Trainee Operator / Operator / Senior Operator, provide the required input as directed to perform the process control duties necessary in the day to day operations of a water treatment plant(s), bulk distribution to reservoirs, Chlorine disinfection at the relevant bulk reservoirs and dam management to ensure compliance with relevant State / Federal Laws.

To be successful in this role you will require:

• Secondary education to Year 12.
• Current “C” class driver’s licence.
• Ability to enrol in Certificate III in Water Operations within the first year of employment.
• A practical hands on approach to the resolution of problems.
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic mathematics, biology and water chemistry.
• An ability to work with spreadsheet and word processing software programs.

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria you must go to our website: https://cairnsqld.mercury.com.au

How to Apply:
Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment: 
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

• Pre‑employment medical, which will include a functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol test.
• National police / criminal history check.
• Practical Assessment
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
• Computer Skills Assessment
• Qualification / Licence Verification
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Directorship Check

Employment Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-

• Permanent resident of Australia
• Australian Citizen
• New Zealand Citizen
• Entitlement to work visa