Water and Wastewater Operator

Location: Yass, NSWJob Type: Permanent Full TimeJob Category: Infrastructure & AssetsClosing Date: 14.09.25Salary: $56,906.20 - $65,534.04 per annum plus 12% superannuationBe 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.

Yass Valley Council water and wastewater services are growing to meet the needs of rapidly growing population and offers an exciting and challenging career in water and wastewater. Further details of a career in water and wastewater can be found in the following link.https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/water/local-water-utilities/careers-in-the-water-industryYour RoleIn this hands-on role, you will be required to:

- 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 (for eligible employees)

- 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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