- Join our Water Operations team in Leederville
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Opportunity to develop your knowledge in our Operations Centre - Shift work required
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$101,711 + Superannuation + Attractive Shift Allowance + Benefits + Parking
About the role
As a Controller in our Operations team, you will form an integral part of our Integrated Operations business unit where you will be responsible for remotely controlling, monitoring and optimising water schemes in accordance with operating plans. Additional responsibilities will include investigating, analysing, and implementing operating solutions to unplanned operating events. Being at the front and centre of service delivery offers an exciting opportunity to further develop your knowledge and understanding of our Water Operations team.
This opportunity involves shiftwork, including a significant amount of after-hours work including nights, weekends, and public holidays. Rosters are subject to change, but could involve working 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off: or 4 days on, 4 days off rosters, with 12-hour shifts.
This position attracts an annual shift allowance of up to 48.11% (depending on your shift pattern).
You are also entitled to 5 weeks paid annual leave for each year of service as this is a shift position.
Parking provided.
What the role will involve
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Operate, monitor, and optimise water schemes in accordance with operating plans provided by scheme planners.
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Independently diagnose water scheme and asset faults and initiate corrective action and/or devise solutions to maintain service.
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Analyse hydraulic, water quality and energy data feeds to proactively identify abnormal operating modes and initiate the first response.
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Identify and escalate significant operational events as incidents in accordance with the Corporate Incident Management Process.
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Participate in the operational response to incidents of varying complexity and severity.
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Provide operational information and reporting as required for corporation or external stakeholders.
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Provide a high-quality customer experience for the Corporation’s customers through the provision of accurate and professional advice on a broad range of customer enquiries.
About you
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Diploma qualification in an appropriate Engineering discipline OR a Trade Certificate in an appropriate discipline.
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Relevant experience in operations and maintenance in a service utility.
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Relevant field practice experience in operations, maintenance, construction, water and wastewater treatment, water quality, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate successful outcomes with stakeholders of all levels.
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Relevant attributes to work in a 24 x 7 control room environment is desirable but not essential.
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Demonstrated competence in the use of MS Office products such as Word and Excel.
Sound like a match? Apply today
If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Please note: By applying for this role, you are consenting to your current and previous line managers being contacted as references. It is strongly recommended that all internal applicants advise their line manager of any applications for acting or permanent positions prior to applying.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close Monday 22nd June
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 08 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
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