Trainee Network Operator

Singleton Council is excited to offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to kick-start your career. Applications are now open for our Future Ready Singleton program that allows you to develop valuable skills and experience on the job while studying. Be part of a team that adds value to the community and values your contributions.

**At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.**

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

**ADD VALUE - THE ROLE**

The Trainee Network Operator is part of the Water and Sewer Network Delivery Team who together provide operation, installation, maintenance and repair works for Council’s water and sewer distribution and treatment systems. The Network Team responsible for operating, maintaining and constructing water and sewer network systems, including planned, reactive and preventative maintenance duties.

Key responsibilities include:

- Assist in carrying out work relating to the operation, maintenance and construction of water and sewer reticulation including: new mains, fittings and service construction along with property connections, repairs and maintenance, installation, testing, replacement and repairs of water meters, associated pipework and sewer service connection point, sewer main and connection inspection, cleaning, repairs and maintenance and installation and maintenance of Pressure Sewer System / scheme and traffic control
- Assist in the restoration of customer assets after maintenance repairs, such as concrete paths, fences, gates, paving, landscaping, lawns and plants
- Assist with the location, use and interpretation of plans, drawings, procedures and guidelines specific to the water industry
- Assist in identifying and locating underground assets and performing basic sampling and testing
- Operate minor plant and equipment
- Operate heavy plant and equipment

This position is offered on a temporary basis (up to 2-year traineeship) working 38 hours per week.

Remuneration package for this position is based in accordance with the Local Government (state) Award in the range of $803.30 - $920.10 per week plus superannuation and other award allowances.

Effective from the first full pay period in July 2025, an attractive above-award salary increase and 12% superannuation will be applied.

**BE VALUED - THE REWARD**

**Your wellbeing benefits include**:

- Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
- Health + Wellbeing Leave
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

**Your flexible work benefits**may** include**:

- Rostered Day Off
- 9-day fortnight
- 4-day week

**Your leave benefits include**:

- Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
- Annual Leave
- Sick + Carer’s Leave
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
- Parental Leave
- Domestic + Family Violence Leave
- Health + Wellbeing Leave

**Your development benefits include**:

- Training Courses + Professional Development
- Education Assistance
- Leadership Development Program
- Emerging Leaders Program
- 'Grow our Own' Program

**Your reward + recognition benefits include**:

- ESSPecialist Program Awards
- Service Awards
- Be Valued Recognition Program

**WANT TO KNOW MORE?**

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click **here**to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click **here** to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the **position description**.**

**INTERESTED?**:
For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact **People and Culture**on **(02) 6578 7290.**

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

**APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 15TH JUNE** 2025.**

Job No**:SC2023000206**

Location**:Singleton