Water and Wastewater Operator

1 week ago

Sydney, Australia Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia Full time

Overview

Location: Yass, NSW Job Type: Permanent Full Time Job Category: Infrastructure & Assets Closing Date: 14.09.25 Salary: $56,906.20 - $65,534.04 per annum plus 12% superannuation

Be a part of a team making a difference in our growing community. At Yass Valley Council, we’re committed to empowering our team to thrive while contributing to the growth and well-being of our region. If you like practical, hands-on work, enjoy mathematics, analysing and solving problems, then dive into a career as a Water & Wastewater Operator.

Standout Points

- Permanent Full Time | 38 hour week | 9 Day Fortnight
- Play a key role in the provision of safe and reliable water supply to the community
- Be part of the water and sewage treatment plant upgrades

Your Role

- Operate, maintain and monitor the water treatment plant, pump stations, reservoirs and water reticulation assets
- Operate, maintain and monitor sewage treatment plants, sewage pump stations and sewer reticulation assets
- Participate in the construction and repair of water reticulation and sewer reticulation assets
- Carry out water quality tests and keep accurate records of results
- Assist with any other tasks related to the Water and Wastewater Section

Your Working Environment

- A 38-hour working week, over a 9-day fortnight
- Access to 6.5 weeks long service leave after 5 years
- 4 weeks paid annual leave
- Access to 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
- Access to 2 health and wellbeing days (taken from sick leave entitlements)
- Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $1,013.00 per annum applies

Your Career Growth

- A supportive environment and collaborative team to assist you to reach your career goals
- Opportunities for temporary transfers and higher duties arrangements
- Career growth through internal job opportunities
- Job security in a Local Government position
- Access to e-learning platforms and other development opportunities

Your Wellbeing

- An inclusive culture where all our people are valued and EEO, diversity and differences are respected
- Health & Wellbeing program - annual flu vaccinations and injury prevention program
- Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) service for you and your family

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