Water Meter Reader/Repairer

2 days ago

Inverell, Australia Inverell Shire Council Full time $56,319 - $57,191 per year

Job No: ISC389

Location: Inverell

Role Overview

Application Form

Applications are invited for the position of Water Meter Reader/Repairer, based at Council's Inverell Works Centre. The successful applicant will be responsible for the satisfactory execution of water meter reading, maintenance and repair programs within the whole of the Inverell Shire.

Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:

Essential:

Qualifications

  • NSW School Certificate or equivalent;
  • NSW Class C Drivers Licence; and
  • SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction Card ('White Card').

Desirable:

Qualifications

  • NSW Class MR Drivers Licence;
  • Backflow Prevention Certificate;
  • Chainsaw Operators Certificate;
  • Confined Spaces Certificate; and
  • Traffic Control Work Training Card (SafeWork NSW) and/or Certification;

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 2, Grade 3. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,054.57 to $1,119.38 gross per week. In addition, a Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $0.513 per hour will be paid where applicable.

In addition, an On-Call Allowance referred to in clause 20C of the Local Government (State) Award 2023 will be paid where applicable.

Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council's Manger Water Services, Matthew Mepham 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, 19 September 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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