Water and Wastewater Development Officer

2 weeks ago

Lithgow, Australia Lithgow City Council Full time

The Opportunity:

  • Lithgow City Council _has an exciting opportunity for a
    Water and Wastewater Development Officer to join their team in Lithgow, NSW.


Reporting to the Senior Engineer Strategy and Projects, you will be responsible for review of Development Applications and submitting comment and conditions of consent to Council Development Control Staff for the approval of consents.

The position holder will also be responsible for the review of Low Pressure sewerage system installations across the LGA and in reticulated water and sewerage areas.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

  • Review/inspect the work done by developers and trades-people to ensure compliance with consent conditions, applicable standards and guidelines
  • Issue approvals under section 68 of the LG Act relating to water and sewerage
  • Conditioning Development Applications in relation to water and sewerage issues including but not limited to connections, infrastructure, transport and facilities
  • Liaise and negotiate with internal business units, external consultants, customers and developers to provide solutions to technical problems resulting from development proposals
  • Determine and report on requirements for development proposals
  • Inspect and report on Customer enquiries and complaints
For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please

About you:

  • Trade qualifications in plumbing with relevant work related experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of water and wastewater processes
  • Sound written and verbal communication skills
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the WHS Act and associated regulations including the development and implementation of WHS Risk Management Procedures
  • Thorough understanding of the relevant legislation and guidelines applicable to the position
  • Commitment to a high level of customer service
  • Demonstrated commitment to honesty & integrity
  • Demonstrated competency in complying with both statutory and environmental responsibilities including, but not limited to, appropriate assessments under Section 68 of the Local Government Act
  • Demonstrated understanding of development processes
  • Demonstrated understanding of Council systems and procedures

Salary and Benefits:


If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.


  • Between $1,515.15 and $1,681.85 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience.
  • Permanent, Fulltime, 35 hours per week
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every third week

_APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Friday 18 August 2023 at 4pm AEST._

Lithgow City Council:

  • Lithgow is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains, and is a Sydney metro satellite. Lithgow offers a truly unique lifestyle and is at the start of an exciting transitional period to harmonise its urban, industrial, and rural qualities that are unmatched._

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