Capital Works Programmer - Sewer & Stormwater

Council Jobs; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

Salary plus superannuation

Flexible working hours

Learning & career growth

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking a Capital Works Programmer – Sewer & Stormwater to join the Infrastructure Services Directorate. You will develop annual and multi‑year programs for sewerage and stormwater networks, analysing asset data and risk to inform investment decisions.

Responsibilities include preparing scopes, budgets and delivery schedules, while collaborating with Asset Management, Operations and Design teams to ensure practical, cost‑effective projects that support community

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in civil engineering, asset management, or project management.
• Experience planning or programming capital works for sewerage or stormwater.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prioritise and maintain annual and multi-year programs for sewerage and stormwater.
• Analyse asset data, CCTV, maintenance records and risks to inform planning.
• Prepare scopes, budgets and schedules to support delivery.
• Lead and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to make programs practical.

Skills

Civil engineering

Asset management

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Risk assessment

Education

Civil engineering degree

Asset management qualification

Project management qualification

Tools

Asset management systems

MS Office

Cost estimation tools

Job description

Help shape thefuture of Wagga Wagga’s essential Infrastructure!

Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Capital Works Programmer – Sewer & Stormwater to join our Infrastructure Services Directorate.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in planning, prioritising and coordinating capital and operational works programs across Council's sewerage and stormwater networks.

Working within the Technical & Strategy Division, you will be responsible for developing annual and long-term works programs that support infrastructure renewal, improve network performance and ensure the sustainable management of Council's assets.

The successful applicant will bring strong technical knowledge, analytical skills and a collaborative approach to delivering practical, cost-effective infrastructure solutions that meet the needs of our growing community.

What we will offer you

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Remuneration of $3,476.98 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $4,172.38 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).
• Generous leave entitlements, including access to Council's Flexible Working Hours Agreement and MyLeave.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning, development and career growth.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

As the Capital Works Programmer – Sewer + Stormwater, you will:

• Develop, prioritise and maintain annual and multi-year capital and operational works programs for Council's sewerage and stormwater networks.
• Analyse asset condition data, CCTV inspections, maintenance records and risk assessments to inform infrastructure planning and investment decisions.
• Prepare detailed scopes of work, cost estimates, budgets and delivery schedules to support effective project delivery.
• Maintain a rolling three-to-five-year forward works program, ensuring alignment with Council's strategic objectives and asset management priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve network performance, reduce infrastructure risks and maximise the efficiency of capital works delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Asset Management, Operations, Design, Procurement and Project Delivery to ensure works programs are practical and achievable.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members, promoting a positive, collaborative and safety-focused working environment.

What you will need to succeed:

• Relevant qualifications in civil engineering, asset management, project management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in planning or programming capital works for sewerage and/or stormwater networks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical data, assess infrastructure risks and develop practical solutions.
• Sound financial management, project planning and organisational skills, with experience using Microsoft Office and asset management systems.
• Highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve organisational objectives.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and work health and safety practices.
• A current Class C Driver's Licence and General Construction Induction Training (White Card).

What is next?

Applications close Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 16 November 2026.

Selected candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.