Systems Controller

This is an exciting opportunity to utilise your knowledge of water and sewer networks in our Water Operations Centre. We are currently seeking new Systems Controller's and if you have these skills this might be your opportunity to rewrite the future with us

• Contribute to the operation of your local community's water and sewer system
• Work in a dynamic and customer focused team
• Casual position - 24/7 shift work roster

About The Role
You will be responsible for monitoring system availability, configuration and performance of the Water and Sewer systems in real time, proactively controlling systems operations to minimise the impact of system failures. In addition, you will be responsible for prioritising and triaging work orders for the dispatch of work crews, and providing technical expertise and advice to field staff as required.

Shifts involve 12 hour day and night shifts to cover a 24/7 roster, Monday to Sunday.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• 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 distrusted 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.

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Other Important Information

• The salary range for this position sits between $49 to $59 per hour + 25% Casual Loading + shift penalties as per Award + 12% superannuation
• This is a casual role
• 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.

Extra Benefits
At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.

Other Extras Include

• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
• Free flu vaccination program
• Time provided for you to do 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 the goals of 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.
Want to know more?
The contact person for this role is
Gary Merchant Water Operations Centre Lead.
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This position will close for applications at
midnight on Sunday, 31 August 2025.
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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
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