Technical Officer – Water Efficiency

• Do you have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in water resources and efficiency?
• Bring your passion for implementing water education programs which will benefit the community
• Enjoy work-life balance in a beautiful Coastal location.

About the role

The Technical Officer – Water Efficiency will be a key contributor in ensuring and promoting efficient water use in the Coffs Coast region.

The successful candidate will be competent in coordinating water efficiency strategies and plans; implementing water education programs; preparing reports and information relating to consumer water use; monitoring water meters; preparing annual budgets and monitoring associated project costs; utilising technological systems to communicate with various stakeholders across multiple departments; and creating public education material using various formats.

As a Technical Officer – Water Efficiency, you will posses demonstrated water industry experience and practice, a passion for improvement, high level communication skills, and the ability to acquire and retain stakeholder relationships.

For additional information please refer to the attached position description.

Do you have these key attributes?

• Demonstrated experience in implementing water efficiency programs, strategies and plans
• High level communication skills using a variety of formats including verbal, written and electronic
• The ability to consult and educate numerous community groups, including local schools
• Skills to effectively manage and prioritise tasks.

What’s on offer?

• Starting Salary at $79K + superannuation
• Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week
• Brand new office location at Yarrila Place!
• Options to accrue flex time and flexible working arrangements
• Generous leave entitlements – long service leave after 5 years
• Scope for performance-based salary increases.

Essentials Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications in Environmental Engineering/Science, Water Resources, Education, or equivalent
• Experience using Microsoft Office and web-based applications
• Experience in community consultation and education
• Class C drivers licence.

Desirable

• Demonstrated extensive experience in water efficiency
• Working With Childrens Check.

The City of Coffs Harbour

Committed to the Pursuit of Excellence. The City of Coffs Harbour strives to deliver excellent services that are desired and valued by our community, now and into the future. We stand by the values of delivering excellence in our services through innovation, recognising that our customers are at the heart of what we do.

We support our people to provide them the scope to deliver outcomes, working together to seek solutions both internally and externally while being transparent and responsible in all that we do.

Interested in a dynamic career working in one of NSW’s most beautiful regions? Coffs Harbour is a thriving community with something for everyone! There has never been a better time to join our team. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Want more information?

If you have questions in relation to the position, please reach out to Danny Hill, Team Leader Water Services via phone 02 6648 4479 or email [email protected]

If you have questions in relation to your application or the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email [email protected]

Applications

To download the PD, and to apply for this role visit: https://coffsharbour.recruitmenthub.com.au/Positions-Vacant & enter ref code: 6552230.

Applications are to be submitted via Council’s Careers page and close 9pm AEDT on 17th March 2024.

The City of Coffs Harbour is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.

Applications Close: 17 Mar 2024

Regional NSW