Parkes Shire Council

Water Services Operator

• Become part of a progressive and respected team that values safety and innovation, with a community focus
• Enjoy a competitive salary circa $57,000 - $66,000 plus super and a host of great benefits
• Enjoy a supportive workplace culture that promotes continuous learning and career development

About the Opportunity

Join Parkes Shire Council as a Water Services Operator in the Infrastructure team. 

In this role you will be required to monitor and maintain Council's water supply system, including the installation of new mains and meters, repair of services, meter reading, operation and maintenance of pumping systems, and assist with dam operations. 

Further information on the role is contained in the Water Services Operator Position Description 

About You

The successful applicant will require strong communication and teamwork skills. To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• Current and maintained NSW Driver’s Licence 
• SafeWork NSW Construction induction (White Card)
• Vaccinations for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Tetanus are up to date

It will be highly favorable if you possess any of the following:

• MR Truck Licence 
• Water Certificate Parts 1 and 2 OR Certificate III in Water Operations
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience.

Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment. 

The role has been evaluated as being Grade 6 of the Council's salary structure with a commencing salary of $1,114.80 per week ($57,000 - $66,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience) plus super and salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.  The role will include being on an after hours on-call roster with an additional weekly on-call allowance of $207.00 applying the week you are rostered on.

Benefits of working at Council include:

• Additional Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of 49 cents per hour
• 38 hour working week with a Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• On-Call Allowance when rostered
• Four weeks of Annual Leave per year
• Access to Long Service Leave after five years
• Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)
• Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing initiatives including two (2) Health and Wellness days off per year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance includes 40% reimbursement of removalist costs upon commencement and a further 40% reimbursement after 18 months of service. 
• Relaxed regional lifestyle
• Work/Life balance
• And more!

In addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development.  We encourage and support our employees in further developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through tuition fee support and study days for employees studying towards tertiary or vocational qualifications.

Parkes Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe in building an inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve.

About Parkes Shire Council

Since its establishment in January 1981, Parkes Shire Council has earned a reputation as an innovative, progressive organisation with a proven ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our community.  As a two-time winner of the AR Bluett Memorial Award - the state's oldest and most prestigious local government award - we take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Embracing a LEAN philosophy across our organisation and operations, we're constantly looking at how we can do things better in order to maximise the value we deliver.  We are committed to developing and retaining a skilled, energetic and professional workforce to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible services, facilities and infrastructure to our community. 

We strive to provide a flexible, safe and inclusive work environment for our people, and are proud to have achieved formal accreditation under ISO 45001, the internationally recognised standard in Occupational Health and Safety.

If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career, a range of lifestyle benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organisation, then we're the right place for you.

For more information, please visit our website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and join a team that values safety, innovation, and community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!