Water & Wastewater Operator - Senior or Operator Level

Water & Wastewater Operator - Senior or Operator Level

Job No: USC467

Location: Uralla

Closing Date: 11 Aug 2026 AEST

Are you looking for a rewarding career in water and wastewater operations? We have exciting opportunity in our Water and Wastewater team for an Operator or Senior Operator to join our team. Whether you’re an experienced professional, or looking to grow your skills, we have a role for you! 

About the Role

The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the operation and maintenance of Council's water and wastewater treatment systems, networks, and equipment to ensure compliance with health, environmental, and customer service standards.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Manual labour and operation of mobile and fixed plant & equipment
• Working in confined spaces, at heights, and over water
• Exposure to electrical hazards and sewage (including clearing wastewater chokes and working at treatment plants)
• Participation in call-out rotations, weekend, and public holiday work
• Flexibility to work from any location within the Uralla Shire Council area

For further information, please see the position descriptions, linked below.

What We’re Looking For

We seek candidates who are reliable, punctual, and enthusiastic about joining our Water & Wastewater team. Essential qualities include:

• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team
• Commitment to safe work practices
• Physical fitness to meet the demands of the role

Available Position

• Senior Water & Wastewater Operator - Click here for Position Description
  • Lead operations, mentor team members, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
  • Annual salary range - $72,987 to $83,938 + Super depending on skills and experience. 

or

• Water & Wastewater Operator - Click here for Position Description
  • Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment systems, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Annual salary range - $64,360 to $75,618 + Super depending on skills and experience.

 Plus:

• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
• Retention Bonus: $5,000 (paid annually as lump sum - subject to performance)
• Market Loading: $5,000 (paid hourly, subject to satisfactory performance)

What We Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dynamic Council!

• 9 Day Fortnight
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive team environment
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Annual legislated Award increases
• Long service leave after 5 years (with ability to transfer sick and long service leave entitlements to other NSW Councils)
• Employee Recognition Program

About Uralla Shire Council

Uralla Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.

For further information about our Council, please review the Prospective Candidate Information Brochure.

 How to Apply:

1. Please read up on our recruitment process by clicking Here
2. Please complete your application below.
3. On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and any supporting documentation.
4. Please note that once you start to complete your online application you can save it and return to it later.  We would recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you're ready.
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6. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email

 Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.