Networks Operator

INTERNAL STAFF ONLY

About the role:

This hands-on role ensures the safe operation and maintenance of Council’s water and wastewater networks, protecting public health and the environment. Working largely independently, you’ll carry out inspections, repairs, sampling, and supervise small teams and contractors on-site. The role requires strong technical skills, digital competency, and the ability to lead, communicate and respond to emergencies when needed.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $65,853.43 per annum with competency-based increments up to $75,449.88 per annum, plus 12% super
• 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• Skilled in operating and maintaining water and wastewater assets to protect public health and the environment.
• Confident working independently and supervising small teams and contractors on-site.
• Competent with digital field tools, GIS systems and accurate data entry.
• Strong communicator with a focus on teamwork, customer service and community engagement.
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to respond to emergencies and participate in on-call duties.
• The position may be part of the Water Unit’s 24-hour “on-call” service on a rotational basis. The position may be “called out” to provide an emergency response.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Tweed Heads and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 14 November 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations:

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program. 

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
2. Certificate III in Water Industry Operations – Networks, or equivalent, or extensive experience and training in Network Operations and ability to obtain qualification by recognised prior learning pathways (subject to course availability)
3. How do you use digital tools to follow job instructions and record field data accurately?
4. What experience do you have operating or maintaining water or wastewater networks?
5. Can you describe your skills in pipe-laying, repairs, or construction activities?
6. How have you supervised or trained others in a field-based role?
7. What steps do you take to ensure safety and provide good customer service during network operations?
8. Do you hold a current Vehicle Licence – Car. 
9. Do you hold a current General Construction Induction Card (White Card) and Aqua Card. 

OFFICE USE ONLY