Employment Opportunities

Shire of Moora | Job Opportunity

Infrastructure Services Operator / Trainee

Are you an experienced Operator, or looking for a Traineeship?

The Shire of Moora is seeking a motivated, full-time employee to join our Infrastructure Services Team as an Infrastructure Services Operator / Trainee. This position will be involved in the daily operations of maintaining the Shire’s sewerage infrastructure systems, and other infrastructure related systems.

Key Duties

• Providing support in the operation, maintenance, and compliance of the Shire’s sewerage infrastructure systems.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of sewer treatment ponds.
• Assist with water sampling and compliance testing activities.
• Assist with sentinel chicken management and sampling activities.
• Assist with the maintenance of pool infrastructure.
• A variety of manual handling tasks, with a vigilant focus on Workplace Health and Safety.
• Carrying out safe operation and maintenance of various plant.
• Maintaining work standards as a collaborative member of the Infrastructure Services team.

What We Are Looking For

Essential Criteria

• Current C Class Driver’s Licence
• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure, wastewater, civil or maintenance operations (not applicable to Trainee applications)
• Ability to operate plant, tools, and equipment safely
• Ability to carry out routine inspections and maintenance tasks
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety practices
• Ability to undertake physical outdoor work in varying conditions
• Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to participate in on-call rosters and after-hours work
• Basic computer or mobile device skills for record keeping
• Willingness to undertake training and development

Desirable Criteria (not applicable to Trainee applications)

• Experience working with sewer, water or wastewater infrastructure
• Experience operating CCTV or high-pressure jetting equipment
• Relevant plant or machinery licences
• Experience in local government infrastructure services
• First Aid Certificate
• Basic understanding of environmental and safety requirements

Other employment requirements

• Provision of a current satisfactory National Police Clearance
• A Pre-Employment Medical Assessment, including Drug and Alcohol Testing

How to apply

Applications including: a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the job; a Resume; and the contact details of at least two work related references, should be marked ‘Private and Confidential’, and submitted either via the Shire’s website, posted or emailed to: