Position Description: Water Industry Trainee (Wastewater Treatment)
Position Number
004008/004029/004007/004844/003789/003995
Manager’s Role Title
Wastewater Treatment Coordinator - Eastern
004362/004009/004031/003810/004021/003996
Business Group
People and Culture
Manager Once Removed
Manager Wastewater Treatment (C&E)
Requisite Organisation
Level of Work
I Quality
Direct Report’s Role
Title(s)
Not applicable
V SA Water Heirarchy Level
Purpose (Unique value add)
Operate and maintain, under direction, the five eastern wastewater treatment plants and other duties as required ensuring safe, efficient and effective
operation to meet relevant Corporation and industry standards in order to maintain the safety and quality of treated wastewater, whilst undertaking a
Certificate 3 in Water Operations through a combination of on-the-job training, classroom and workbook learning.
Objectives
The objectives (maximum 6) of this role are to:
 Operate, maintain and provide emergency response for the following facilities in accordance with relevant Asset Management Plans, EMS and licence
conditions:
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Wastewater treatment plants at Finger Point, Millicent, Mt Burr, Nangwarry and Naracoorte
 Ensure workplace WHS, environmental and water quality obligations are adhered to and maintained through personal compliance with legislation,
policies and procedures
 Perform, under general direction, field based construction, maintenance and operations activities, incorporating water and wastewater systems within
the wastewater treatment plants
 Contribute to the effectiveness of the work team through participation in required operations and compliance training
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Key Accountabilities
The key accountabilities (minimum 4 and maximum 6) of this role are:
Key Accountabilities
Mandatory accountability:
Weighting
20%
Contribute effectively to the team ensuring efforts
are aligned toward achieving team goals
Output/Measures
 Implement the direction set by the Manager/Coordinator/Supervisor/Team Leader.
 Complete specific tasks allocated.
 Collaborate effectively to ensure team goals are achieved by providing input into decision making
and problem solving.
 Demonstrated contribution to agreed engagement and cultural development initiatives within
team.
Achieving standards and timeframes
20%
 Ensure all relevant project, work tasks or activities are completed to the required standard and
timeframe.
 Prompt response to customer queries.
 Work collaboratively to resolve issues.
Utilisation of resources
20%
 Ensure all relevant tools, materials, equipment and vehicles are used and maintained
appropriately.
 Attendance at all scheduled training.
 Attend relevant knowledge sharing seminars in a placement period.
Compliance with SA Water systems and processes
20%
 Utilises and complies with all relevant electronic/paper systems, processes and procedures.
Traineeship program outcomes
20%
 Perform day to day tasks as required and directed by immediate supervisor.
 Achieve minimum competency requirements and standards of relevant off the job training
program at Tafe or other registered training organisation.
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Behavioural Competencies
Uphold SA Water’s Values:
 Put safety above all else
 Act in the best interests of customer and the community
 Seek and apply better ways
 Respect our people
 Be trustworthy
Behavioural Competencies
Customer Focus
Weighting
20%
Output/Measures
 Anticipates needs of customer and follows through.
 Makes decisions that take into account value for customer.
 Speaks up and identifies problems arising.
Collaborate for Success
20%
 Works co-operatively with others to achieve the best outcomes.
 Maintains effective working relationships with others in the team and across the business.
 Treats people in an honest, courteous and respectful manner.
Self-Management
20%
 Focuses on delivering services despite challenges.
 Presents ideas clearly and concisely.
 Is responsive to the changing needs of our customers and business by adapting to change.
Achieve Results
20%
 Takes personal responsibility for mistakes and learns from them.
 Looks for ways to continually improve and finds better ways.
 Focuses on achieving outcomes using good judgement and quick decisions that lead to business success.
Safety Culture
20%
 Puts safety first when making decisions.
 Adheres to safety processes and procedures and reports when things are ‘not right’.
 Openly communicates ways of improving safety.
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Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Foundation knowledge, skills, experience & qualifications
Essential or Desirable
Study of Certificate 3 in Water Industry Operations is a requirement of undertaking a Water Industry Traineeship with SA Water
Essential
Current driver’s licence
Essential
Ability to do basic calculations
Essential
Communication skills – written and verbal (Complete routine forms)
Essential
Basic computer skills including data entry
Desirable
Basic skill in the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, small machinery and various static and mobile vehicles, plant and machinery
Desirable
Basic understanding of OHSW procedures
Desirable
Basic experience in civil construction
Desirable
Requirement to achieve the WHS knowledge and competencies as prescribed in the job competency profile for this position
Job Family, Job Group & Job Profile
Further learning and development will be decided by management in accordance with the SA Water Job Profile for this position.
Job Family
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Job Profile
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Key Stakeholder Relationships
 Regional Team Members
 SA Water Management
 Contractors
 Internal and external customers as required
Special Conditions
 Flexible hours and some after hours as required, some intra and interstate travel.
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