Water Tanker Operator

5 days ago

Inverell NSW, Australia Inverell Shire Council Full time $43,500 - $59,800 per year

Job No: ISC404

Location: Inverell

Role Overview

Application Form

Applications are invited for the position of Water Tanker Operator, based at Council's Inverell Works Centre. The Water Tanker Operator is responsible for the satisfactory application of water to road works by tanker.

  • Fitness Passport, providing access to participating facilities including Inverell Aquatic Centre and local gyms as well as participating facilities around Australia;
  • Salary packaging options, including Remote Area Benefits and novated vehicle leasing;
  • Flexible Work Arrangements;
  • Employee Assistance Program; and
  • Generous Leave Provisions - including access to Long Service Leave after 5 years' continuous service

Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:

Essential Criteria:

  • NSW School Certificate/ Record of School Achievement or equivalent;
  • Satisfactory formal training in truck operations, or suitable experience;
  • NSW Class HR Drivers Licence;
  • Traffic Controller Certificate;
  • SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card ('White Card'); and
  • Work Safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker unit of competency.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023. The classification for the position will be up to Operational Band 1, Level 3, Grade 4. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,075.30 to $1,148.19 gross per week. In addition, a Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $0.513 per hour will be paid where applicable.

Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council's Operations Coordinator, Tony Hill on

Please submit your application online; please go to the Council Employment Section at Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Friday, 28 November 2025 at 4:30pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

Brett McInnes

General Manager

Inverell Shire Council

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About Us

Inverell Shire is a thriving regional centre in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. Formed in July 1979, the shire comprises an area of 9,430km2 with a population of 17,836. The township of Inverell is a major service centre and has a population of 12,000. Inverell is serviced by an air service to both Sydney and Brisbane and is a commercial hub to an estimated 60,000 people.

Council's Total Annual Expenditure - $40 million

Total Employees - 215

New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment forecasts Inverell LGA to grow by 12.2 per cent by 2031.

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