About Us

Orange is a progressive regional city boasting a relaxed, idyllic lifestyle with superior educational & health services. Only three and a half hours from Sydney, Orange is a cultural city, blending historic buildings and streetscapes with cosmopolitan cafes, restaurants, theatres and galleries. Orange also offers beautiful seasons, and some of the best food and wine in Australia. With an ever-growing population, Council has an important job to do. Why not be part of it?

Orange City Council provides excellent career opportunities across a large range of professions and trades. We offer diverse employment options which could include a position for you that suits your interests, lifestyle and career goals. Some of the benefits of working for Council include a great work life balance and flexible work arrangements.

About the Opportunity

We are currently looking for a hardworking, mechanically minded team player to join us in the role of Assistant Water Treatment Operator.

In this role you will be responsible for assisting with the operation and maintenance of Council’s Water, Stormwater and Sewage Treatment facilities (including water and sewage treatment plants, pump stations, water storage reservoirs, bores and water supply dams).

This is a hands on role where you will be using your skills and experience to undertake minor maintenance on pumps, motors and equipment, as well as load and transport treatment facility waste products such as biosolids.

You will also need strong computer skills to examine, analyse and report on field, computer and laboratory observations and undertake water and soil monitoring and water quality analysis.

A team player who is not afraid of hard work, you will also be willing and able to roll up your sleeves to perform general housekeeping duties such as hosing, sweeping and cleaning as required.

How to Apply

For more information on this position - including the salary, hours, skills, experience & qualifications needed - please visit our website http://www.orange.nsw.gov.au

Please call Geoff Warren on 0419 267 869 for further information.

Closing Date: 11.00pm AEST on Sunday 19th July 2015.