Water Services Engineering Coop Student

Water Services Engineering Coop Student

Banana Shire Council | Townsville City, Queensland, AU

Posted 13 days ago

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Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



  • Assist with collation of data for water supply and sewerage asset management purposes

  • Assist with data collection and verification using field GPS

  • Assist with network modelling of water supply and sewerage schemes

  • Assist with GIS data collection

  • Other tasks as directed

  • Assist the Quality Control documentation and tender process

  • Register documents into Council’s Electronic Document and Records Management System

  • Perform general administrative duties as required

  • Provide support and assistance as required to Infrastructure Technology Team

  • Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations

  • Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties including providing and obtaining information

  • Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position eg. timesheets

  • Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required

  • Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required

  • Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.


QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS


Compulsory



  • Currently enrolled in Bachelor Degree Engineering or similar together with a genuine interest in learning and developing knowledge of local government water supply and sewerage operations and asset management.


Desirable



  • Queensland ‘C’ class driver’s licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence).


ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED


Compulsory



  • Sound level of keyboard and computer skills including knowledge or the MS Office Suite of programs

  • Sound oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to work effectively with and contribute to a diverse team

  • Good understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.


Desirable



  • Working knowledge of GIS (eg Mapinfo).


CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS


The Employee agrees to comply with the following:



  • Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures

  • Customer service standards

  • Council’s Code of Conduct

  • Environment and Sustainability policy and procedure

  • Human Rights legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities

  • Human Resources policies and procedures

  • Financial Management policies and procedures

  • Records Management policies and procedures

  • Disaster Management policies and procedures.


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