Water and Sewer Team Member
Job No:
BVSC762
Location:
Merimbula
A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.
As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.
With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.
We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:
- Rostered days off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a diligent individual to operate, maintain and construct water and sewerage infrastructure to recognised health, environmental and BVSC standards.
As a Water and Sewer Team Member, you will operate, monitor and maintain all facets of the area’s water and sewerage infrastructure as well as participate in the construction of new water supply and sewerage infrastructure. You will identify and use contemporary technology and equipment.
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About You
We are seeking an individual who holds a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (NWP30215) or equivalent trade-based qualification and has developed skills in the laying of water and sewer mains and associated construction activities.
You will have the following skills and experience;
- Demonstrated complete understanding of water supply and sewerage system operation, maintenance and construction practices.
- Developed fault-finding skill techniques as appropriate to water supply and sewerage systems.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of a personal computer (or similar mobile computing device) and the associated use of Microsoft software packages including Word, Outlook, Excel, telemetry, SCADA and GIS/mapping software programs.
Benefits
This is a permanent, full time position working 38 hours per week.
The total remuneration package for this position commences at $74,730.42 gross per annum, comprising of:
- $1,288.90 per week base salary
- $148.22 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)
Additional benefits for this position include:
- Leaseback or commuter use vehicle
- Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
- Additional allowances (as per the Award)
- Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
- Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
- Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.
For further information on this position, please contact Luke Cathor - Coordinator | Water and Sewer Network Operations on 0467 787 467.
Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 02 July 2025.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.
This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.