If you’re ready to get hands-on with vital water and wastewater infrastructure, work outdoors, and be part of a supportive and safety focused team, this could be the perfect role for you 

The role & you

MidCoast Council is looking for a skilled and motivated Team Member Water Network Construction to join our Water Project Delivery team. In this hands-on role, you’ll assist in constructing and maintaining high quality water and wastewater infrastructure that supports our community every day.

As a main function of this role, you will have an understanding of the knowledge and physical abilities involved in pipelaying and the under taking of a range of critical tasks to ensure successful pipeline installations.

A typical day might include:

• Construction and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure
• Operating plant and equipment including excavators, loaders, and cranes
• Supporting emergency and planned works
• Working safely in line with WHS standards and Council procedure

We're looking for a motivated team player who is willing to learn, grow, and contribute to the essential services our community relies on.

To be successful, you will have: 

• Trade qualification or extensive experience in water/sewer construction
• Competency operating plant and equipment (e.g. excavator, loader, VLC)
• A team player with a strong work ethic and commitment to safety
• Physically fit and willing to work outdoors and respond to urgent works

Mandatory Qualifications or Willingness to Obtain 

• White Card
• MR Driver’s Licence
• Confined Spaces, Asbestos Handling & Traffic Control certifications
• NULCA underground asset location
• Cert III in Water Operations (or willingness to obtain)

We proudly support a diverse workforce and encourage women and individuals from all backgrounds to apply. At MidCoast Council, we value teamwork, safety, learning and continuous improvement, and we’re committed to developing our people. 

Why work with us?

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. 

Please note that to be a successful candidate for this role you’ll be required to complete a pre-employment medical check (this will include a drug and alcohol test, sight and hearing, functional and medical component)

Salary: Commencing salary package range circa $62,700 p.a. to $65,900 p.a. plus superannuation. (Dependent on 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's Depot located in Tuncurry, Grey Gum Road. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday 10 August 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 Graeme Wynter, Coordinator Water Network Construction, who is the hiring manager for this role. Graeme can be reached on (02) 7955 7510 or at graeme.wynter@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. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.

Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.

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Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.

Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.

We will be in touch via email.

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. To find out more about our beautiful region click here.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important asset 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.

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.