Systems Controller

Overview

Systems Controller role at Central Coast Council. This is an exciting opportunity to utilise knowledge of water and sewer networks in our Water Operations Centre. If you have these skills this might be your opportunity to rewrite the future with us.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the operation of your local community's water and sewer system
• Work in a dynamic and customer-focused team
• Permanent full-time position – 24/7 shift roster with 12-hour shifts to promote work-life balance

You will also be responsible for monitoring system availability, configuration and performance of the water and sewer systems in real time, proactively controlling system operations to minimise the impact of system failures, prioritising and triaging work orders for the dispatch of work crews, and providing technical expertise and advice to field staff as required.

Shifts involve day and night shifts to cover a 24/7 roster, Monday to Sunday.

Qualifications

• A Certificate IV qualification in Engineering or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in water and/or sewage network management within water and sewer disciplines or experience in a similar role.
• A current Class C Drivers Licence.
• Experience and understanding of the operational management of a distributed network of assets.
• Experience and understanding of water, wastewater and networks.
• The ability to effectively utilise information technology, including computerised control & monitoring systems (e.g. SCADA) and geographical information systems.

Other important information

• The commencing salary for this position is up to $92.9k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities to progress up to the maximum salary of $107.7k on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus shift penalties as per Award plus 12% superannuation.
• We have a permanent full-time role available.
• This role is located at the Nexus Business Hub, North Wyong.
• Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

Benefits

• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
• Free flu vaccination program
• Time provided for annual skin cancer screening, breast screen and blood donations
• Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
• We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
• Novated leasing partnerships

Central Coast Council is committed to equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect. Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Contact

The contact person for this role is Gary Merchant, Water Operations Centre Lead. You can contact him on

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 7 September 2025.

Location

Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle. The Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.

How To Apply

By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information that you provide in this application is true and correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false. You also consent to employment screening checks where appropriate. This may include reference checks, Working with Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, employment history and an Australian Federal Police Check, as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Central Coast Council employment history and association with professional bodies. You also acknowledge that you will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview.

To Lodge Your Application, Please Follow These Steps:

• Answer the on-line questions shown below.
• Attach your resume
• Attach your qualifications and licences

Once your application is lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.

If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY or Speak & Listen

Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail.

We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Government Administration

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