About the position
The Technical Officer – Water and Wastewater will organise asset maintenance for Council's water and wastewater assets, complete reporting requirements to ensure compliance with regulations and transparency for the community, and provide technical support for Water & Wastewater teams.
About Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.
The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.
Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.
It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.
About you
Diploma in engineering-related discipline or equivalent, or relevant trade qualification, or related work experience and willingness to achieve a suitable tertiary qualification.
Demonstrated organisational and planning skills, including the capacity to work to deadlines and budgets, and to set priorities.
Demonstrated competence in the use of Microsoft Office Software and experience in the use of relevant software programs – e.g. Asset Management, MS Project, databases, GIS management systems.
WHS Construction Induction (White Card).
Current Class C drivers licence.
Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in the Position Description).
Demonstrated Developed key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in the Position Description).
We offer




Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary from $
87,349
to $
94,259
per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
Training Courses + Professional Development
Flexible work arrangements with access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)
40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family
Further information and to apply
For more information on this position, please refer to the attached
Position Description
, Council's Careers website or contact the hiring manager
Shomal Narayan, Operations Manager Water and Wastewater on
04•• ••• 093
. For more information regarding the application process please contact
Human Resources
on
(02) •••• •700
.
If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact Human Resources.
To apply:
Complete the application form below, including providing responses to the mandatory questions required. Please keep your responses concise. An unfinished application cannot be retrieved to finish at a later date.
Attach your Covering Letter and Resume where indicated.
Click 'Apply'.
You will receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted.
All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application.
Applications close on 19 August **** at 11:59pm.
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📌 Technical Officer - Water And Wastewater (Newcastle)
🏢 Muswellbrook Shire Council
📍 Newcastle