Capital Works Programmer - Sewer & Stormwater

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours

MyLeave

Learning opportunities

Career growth

Supportive team focused on safety

Job summary

Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking an experienced Capital Works Programmer – Sewer & Stormwater to plan, prioritise and coordinate capital and operational works across the Council's sewerage and stormwater networks. You will develop annual and long-term programmes to renew infrastructure, improve network performance and ensure sustainable asset management.

The role requires strong analytical skills, collaboration across teams and a proactive approach to delivering cost-effective solutions for a

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in civil engineering, asset management, project management or a related discipline.
• Experience planning or programming capital works for sewerage or stormwater networks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data and assess risks.
• Sound financial management, project planning and organisational skills; experience with asset management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prioritise and maintain annual and multi-year capital and operational works programmes for sewerage and stormwater networks.
• Analyse asset condition data, CCTV inspections, maintenance records and risk assessments to inform planning and investment decisions.
• Prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, budgets and delivery schedules for project delivery.
• Maintain a rolling 3–5 year forward works programme aligned with strategic objectives and asset management priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve network performance and reduce infrastructure risk.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Asset Management, Operations, Design, Procurement and Project Delivery.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members; promote safety and collaboration.

Skills

Capital works planning

Asset management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Civil engineering

Asset management

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asset management systems

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 programmes across Council's sewerage and stormwater networks.

Working within the Technical & Strategy Division, you will be responsible for developing annual and long-term works programmes 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 programmes 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 programme, 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 programmes 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 2026at11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 16November 2026.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact John Blackmore, Asset Assessment Coordinator on 02 6926 4***.

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

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.

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 andlinguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually andgender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.