Coordinator Water & Wastewater

Snowy Monaro Regional Council; Cooma; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Monaro Regional Council is seeking a Coordinator Water and Wastewater Operations to oversee reactive, planned, and operational works across the region. You will coordinate region-wide supervision and ensure efficient use of resources while aligning with technical experts.

You will lead site managers, implement SOPs, manage safety and environmental standards, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices. Strong asset management and emergency response experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical qualifications in water and wastewater operations with a relevant certificate or degree.
• High level computer literacy with GIS/SCADA/Rapid TCP knowledge.
• Experience in developing maintenance schedules and SOPs with WHS focus.
• Understanding of asset management principles in water and wastewater.
• Experience leading teams and coaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate water and wastewater treatment plants and networks across the region.
• Delegate asset maintenance tasks and source vendors/services.
• Develop, maintain and implement SOPs, maintenance plans, and incident management.
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental standards are consistently met.
• Oversee inventories and procurement for equipment and materials.
• Maintain maintenance and servicing logs for non-mechanical tasks.
• Support supervisors with management and allocation of staff and resources.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and weekend work as needed.
• Comply with WHS and council policies and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

GIS & SCADA literacy

Emergency response readiness

Driver's license (NSW Class C)

Education

Technical qualifications in water & wastewater operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

SCADA

Rapid TCP

Job description

Package:

$106,331- $117,370 + 12% Super (Grade 11 of the SMRC Salary System 2026-2027)

Position Description:

Coordinator Water and Wastewater Operations

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday, 15th November 2026

About The Region:

The Snowy Monaro region is a unique and culturally diverse region of south-east NSW. From our history of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, our proud agricultural industry and popular ski resorts, we are a region that has a lot to offer. With fantastic lifestyle choices, whether you are an adventure seeker or prefer the finer things in life, we really can offer it all, and all within close proximity to our nation’s capital Canberra. The Snowy Mountains region is packed with year-round experiences with so much more than snow sports and alpine walks. Glorious wildflowers blanket the alpine landscape of Kosciuszko National Park during summer, and if you love adventure sports there's rock climbing, kayaking, caving, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, and 4WD touring activities to get your heart racing. Explore the famous Snowy River, and go skiing or snowboarding on the slopes of Perisher and Thredbo - or camp under the stars at some of the most picturesque campgrounds in NSW. You'll never forget the rugged alpine scenery of Australia's largest national park. Snowy Monaro Regional Council employs over 380 staff from all walks of life and working with us will give you the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful surrounds, progress your career and make a difference in our local community.

About the Role:

The role focusses on coordinating reactive, planned and operational works across the regions to maximise our limited resources to service the community.

In this role you will liaise with the technical experts and provide direction and alignment to the supervisors operating within each region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating activities on all Water & Wastewater treatment plants and networks through the area supervisors,
• Delegating asset maintenance/management tasks to the rest of the team, and finding relevant vendors and service providers,
• Develop, maintain and implement standard operating procedures, maintenance plans, incident management and emergency management plans across all sites in collaboration with all stakeholders and area supervisors,
• Ensuring safety, quality and environmental standards are consistently met,
• Keeping track of supply and material inventories and oversee the purchasing of any equipment in collaboration with the Compliance Officer Water Wastewater, tools, or materials that may be required,
• Develop, maintain and update maintenance and servicing logs, and ensure they are up to date for non-mechanical and non-electrical maintenance,
• Support supervisors with the management and supervision of all operational and maintenance team members,
• Plan, organise and allocate staff, contractors, plant and resources according to works program requirements, and for emergency call-outs in collaboration with area supervisors,
• Be available to respond to emergency call-outs when rostered,
• Be available to undertake work on weekends as needed and agreed,
• Compliance and monitoring of Councils Risk Management and WHS activities within the water and wastewater work programs,
• Ensure Council’s water and wastewater networks, pump stations and treatment plant assets are maintained to comply with relevant legislative requirements, operational requirements and Council’s policies and procedures,
• Maintain adopted policies, procedures, processes and systems of work, and hold team leaders and team members accountable to apply them when carrying out their work,
• Model and reinforce cross-functional collaboration through information sharing and knowledge transfer to drive evidence-based decision making, enhance capability and optimise capacity,
• Model and reinforce an agile, solutions-focused, accountable and collaborative culture that facilitates workforce engagement, empowerment and performance,
• Inform, education and guide employees about their WHS responsibility to maintain a safe workplace,
• Promote information sharing and knowledge transfer to drive evidence-based decision-making, enhance capability and optimise capacity

About You:

• Technical qualifications related to water and wastewater operations (qualified plumbers, fitter mechanics/turners, electricians, degree or diploma engineers, or cert IV water & wastewater operations) with demonstrated practical and technical experience in the daily operation of water & wastewater treatment plants and sewerage/network distribution systems
• High level computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite and computer-based management systems e.g. GIS, SCADA and Rapid TCP
• Demonstrated experience in development & implementation of maintenance schedules, standard operating procedures with strong focus on work health and safety
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical/electrical plant and equipment associated with water wastewater industry along with understanding of asset management principles
• Proven track record leading teams to meet key performance parameters and coaching/mentoring staff (including performance management)
• Be available to respond to emergency call-outs when rostered
• Current NSW Class C Drivers licence

Desirable criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in the development and management of budgets and knowledge of financial databases
• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Wastewater and/or Water Industry Operations including Fluoride certification, or willingness to obtain
• Current Confined Space Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Construction Certificate (White Card) or willingness to obtainCurrent First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain

Enquiries

For any enquiries relating the role, please contact our Recruitment Officer

Email: [e-mail]

Ph: 1300 345 345

At Snowy Monaro Regional Council, we are committed to providing EEO and embracing diversity. We are an inclusive workforce which reflects the unique region, community, and customers we serve. In addition to providing an encouraging and positive environment, Council is a smoke free work environment.

Please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or perform the requirements of the role.

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