About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on Process Operator (including Reticulation) to help operate and maintain our water and sewer networks and treatment plants. This dynamic role involves:

• Planned and reactive maintenance of water/sewer systems

• Operating treatment plants and ensuring compliance with standards

• Supporting the delivery of safe, reliable water services to the community

• Participating in a 24/7 rotating on-call roster (including weekends and public holidays)

What You’ll Bring

You’ll be someone who takes pride in practical, hands-on work and thrives in a team environment. With your mechanical aptitude and solid experience in water operations (including reticulation), you’ll be ready to hit the ground running.

Selection Criteria:

• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations and/or relevant trade qualification

• Experience in water, sewerage, or industrial process industries

• Willingness and ability to be part of a 24/7 on-call roster

Desirable (or willingness to obtain):

• Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment

• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)

• Current First Aid Certificate

• Confined Spaces Entry Certificate

• MR Truck Licence

• NSW Health Fluoride Training Ticket

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Base salary $65,918 p.a. (commencing salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate depending on qualifications, skills and experience) 

An allowance of $133.61 per week will also apply. (water allowance)

Location: Upon commencement your normal place of work will be the MidCoast Council Depot located at Gloucester. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region. 

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday 2 November 2025 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Daniel Harris, Coordinator Water Management and Treatment North West, who is the hiring manager for this role. Daniel can be reached on +61 428 422 279 or at daniel.harris@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Human Resources Officer, who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7334 or at margot.broadfoot@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.