Water & Wastewater Operator

Job Description

View a full position description on the Council website.

Location:                Yass, NSW
Job Type:               Permanent Full Time
Job Category:       Infrastructure & Assets
Closing Date:         6.07.25
Salary:                   $55,248.96 - $63,625.54 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation

Be a part of a team making a difference in our growing community.

At Yass Valley Council, we’re committed to empowering our team to thrive while contributing to the growth and well-being of our region. If you like practical, hands-on work, enjoy mathematics, analysing and solving problems, then dive into a career as a Water & Wastewater Operator. 
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Standout Points

• Permanent Full Time | 38 hour week |9 Day Fortnight
• Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $983 per annum applies.
• Play a key role in the provision of safe and reliable water supply to the community.

Yass Valley Council water and wastewater services are growing to meet the needs of rapidly growing population and offers an exciting and challenging career in water and wastewater. Further details of a career in water and wastewater can be found in the following link. https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/water/local-water-utilities/careers-in-the-water-industry

Your Role
In this hands-on role, you will be required to:

• Operate, maintain and monitor the water treatment plant, pump stations, reservoirs and water reticulation assets.
• Operate, maintain and monitor sewage treatment plants, sewage pump stations and sewer reticulation assets.
• Participate in the construction and repair of water reticulation and sewer reticulation assets.
• Carry out water quality tests and keep accurate records of results.
• Assist with any other tasks related to the Water and Wastewater Section

Your Working Environment (for eligible employees)

• A 38-hour working week, over a 9-day fortnight
• Access to 6.5 weeks long service leave after 5 years
• 4 weeks paid annual leave
• Access to 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• Access to 2 health and wellbeing days (taken from sick leave entitlements)
• Adverse working conditions allowance
• Guaranteed salary increase of 3% in July 2025
• Superannuation increase from 11% to 12% in July 2025

Your Career Growth

• A supportive environment and collaborative team to assist you to reach your career goals
• Opportunities for temporary transfers and higher duties arrangements
• Career growth through internal job opportunities
• Job security in a Local Government position
• Access to e-learning platforms and other development opportunities

Your Wellbeing

• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued and EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• Health & Wellbeing program - annual flu vaccinations and injury prevention program.
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) service for you and your family.

Why Join Yass Valley Council

At Yass Valley Council, we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers. As part of a progressive Local Government team, your work will make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents and the future in our region. Join a workplace that values collaboration, innovation and your personal growth.

How to Apply
Submit your application online by addressing the essential criteria questions and uploading a current copy of your resume.

Applications close: 6.07.25

For help with your application, contact HR on (02) 6226 9251.
For specific role questions, contact Aaron Shepherd, Coordinator Water & Wastewater on (02) 6226 1477

Eligibility Requirements
To apply for this position, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen or hold a valid visa with permission to work.
• Complete an Identity check – supplying 100 points of identification for verification.
• Be willing to complete an Integrity/Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• Be willing to complete a pre-employment medical and audiogram.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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