Water Services Engineering Coop Student

Water Services Engineering Coop Student

Job No: VRN2526135

Location: Biloela

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.