Water Meter Reader/Repairer

Applications are invited for the position of Water Meter Reader/Repairer, based at Council's Inverell Works Centre.  The successful applicant will be responsible for the satisfactory execution of water meter reading, maintenance and repair programs within the whole of the Inverell Shire.

For more information about Inverell Shire Council and the Water Meter Reader/Repairer position, please click here to access the Position Profile.

Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:

Essential:

Qualifications

• NSW School Certificate or equivalent;
• NSW Class C Drivers Licence; and
• SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction Card (‘White Card’).

Desirable:

Qualifications

• NSW Class MR Drivers Licence;
• Backflow Prevention Certificate;
• Chainsaw Operators Certificate;
• Confined Spaces Certificate; and
• Traffic Control Work Training Card (SafeWork NSW) and/or Certification;

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023. 

The classification for the position will be up to Operational Band 1, Level 2, Grade 3.  Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,023.85 to $1,086.78 gross per week.  In addition, a Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $0.498 per hour will be paid where applicable.  
In addition, an On-Call Allowance referred to in clause 20C of the Local Government (State) Award 2023 will be paid where applicable.

Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council’s Manger Water Services, Matthew Mepham on (02) 6728 8200.

Please submit your application online; please go to the Council Employment Section at www.inverell.nsw.gov.au.  Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Friday, 27 June 2025 at 4:30pm. 

Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.