Catchment Ranger
- Permanent opportunity with flexible working options - $80,080 + Super + Benefits
- Join our operations team based at our Kelmscott Depot
- Work vehicle, uniform and all equipment provided
Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest, and we have career opportunities to help make it happen. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment to WA then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.
About the role
We are currently seeking a Catchment Ranger to provide daytime and after hours support and response across catchment areas and Surface Water Operations sites. Based at the Kelmscott depot, this is a permanent opportunity will see you inspect, maintain our assets and conduct surveillance within our Surface and Groundwater Catchment areas, to ensure compliance with relevant business management processes and systems.
Real benefits that matter:
- Real flexibility with options, 9-day fortnight and flexible work hours
- Two wellbeing days each year, in addition to your annual leave
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service.
- Generous co-contribution superannuation
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave.
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What the role will involve:
- Organise and ensure the implementation of techniques for catchment surveillance, catchment sampling and incident response.
- Monitor and sample streams and reservoirs, perform surveillance of surface and ground water catchment areas and monitor land users and public recreation activities to ensure water quality protection.
- Perform surveillance of surface and ground water catchment areas in accordance with catchment management schedules
- Conduct routine after hour’s patrols and emergency contingencies (Bushfires, Missing Persons, Pollution Response)
- Monitor land users and public recreation activities to ensure water quality protection in accordance with catchment management strategies.
- Conduct inspections for Mining, Timber Harvesting and Permitted property operations are monitored to ensure water quality protection in accordance with catchment management strategies. Conduct information support activities as directed. (i.e. Corporate, professional, and public)
- Support/liaise with other agencies such as Police, DBCA, Shires and Fisheries, with regards to joint patrols and contingencies
- Enforce bylaws in accordance with the DWER delegated authority.
Desirable skills and experience:
- Certificate III of National Water Industry Package or experience in Surface Water Operations or trade qualification equivalent. (or progression towards)
- Certificate IV in Leadership or Management (or progression towards) Considerable experience in catchment management and operation of surface water schemes
- Suitable previous field based and appropriate industry experience/qualifications including extensive experience in a customer service role with the public.
- Catchment Ranger Level 2 and/or equivalent experience
- Western Australian “C” Class Drivers Licence (4WD experience desirable)
- Mobile computing experience managing work orders and completing reports,
- Possess physically capacity and capability to undertake surveillance, monitoring, and by-law enforcement
- Considerable experience in either water-related operations, or customer service-related role.
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close Wednesday 2nd October 2024
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
- Permanent opportunity with flexible working options - $80,080 + Super + Benefits
- Join our operations team based at our Kelmscott Depot
- Work vehicle, uniform and all equipment provided
Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest, and we have career opportunities to help make it happen. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment to WA then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.
About the role
We are currently seeking a Catchment Ranger to provide daytime and after hours support and response across catchment areas and Surface Water Operations sites. Based at the Kelmscott depot, this is a permanent opportunity will see you inspect, maintain our assets and conduct surveillance within our Surface and Groundwater Catchment areas, to ensure compliance with relevant business management processes and systems.
Real benefits that matter:
- Real flexibility with options, 9-day fortnight and flexible work hours
- Two wellbeing days each year, in addition to your annual leave
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service.
- Generous co-contribution superannuation
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave.
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What the role will involve:
- Organise and ensure the implementation of techniques for catchment surveillance, catchment sampling and incident response.
- Monitor and sample streams and reservoirs, perform surveillance of surface and ground water catchment areas and monitor land users and public recreation activities to ensure water quality protection.
- Perform surveillance of surface and ground water catchment areas in accordance with catchment management schedules
- Conduct routine after hour’s patrols and emergency contingencies (Bushfires, Missing Persons, Pollution Response)
- Monitor land users and public recreation activities to ensure water quality protection in accordance with catchment management strategies.
- Conduct inspections for Mining, Timber Harvesting and Permitted property operations are monitored to ensure water quality protection in accordance with catchment management strategies. Conduct information support activities as directed. (i.e. Corporate, professional, and public)
- Support/liaise with other agencies such as Police, DBCA, Shires and Fisheries, with regards to joint patrols and contingencies
- Enforce bylaws in accordance with the DWER delegated authority.
Desirable skills and experience:
- Certificate III of National Water Industry Package or experience in Surface Water Operations or trade qualification equivalent. (or progression towards)
- Certificate IV in Leadership or Management (or progression towards) Considerable experience in catchment management and operation of surface water schemes
- Suitable previous field based and appropriate industry experience/qualifications including extensive experience in a customer service role with the public.
- Catchment Ranger Level 2 and/or equivalent experience
- Western Australian “C” Class Drivers Licence (4WD experience desirable)
- Mobile computing experience managing work orders and completing reports,
- Possess physically capacity and capability to undertake surveillance, monitoring, and by-law enforcement
- Considerable experience in either water-related operations, or customer service-related role.
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close Wednesday 2nd October 2024
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
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