Meter Reader

the original; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary from AU$67k

Permanent full-time (35 hours)

Flex time

New office location

Generous leave

Benefits package

Job summary

The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking a Meter Reader to perform scheduled water meter readings across the City and to maintain accurate records, both in the field and in the office. You will support billing processes and respond to customer enquiries, enjoying a mix of independent fieldwork and collaborative team support.

A Class C Driver Licence is essential, and the role offers flexible work arrangements, a permanent full-time path (35 hours per week), and a benefits package within NSW.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Solid computer literacy.
• Class C Driver Licence required.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled water meter readings across the City.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Identify maintenance issues and assist with customer enquiries.
• Update systems in the office and support billing processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver great outcomes for the community.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Driver Licence (Class C)

Job description

Meter Reader

Coffs Harbour, Australia
Reference: 6927221

• Love being on the move? Prefer fresh air over fluorescent lights?
• Be part of delivering an essential service to the Coffs Coast community
• Work independently while being supported by a collaborative team

About the role

Forget being stuck behind a desk all day!

As a Meter Reader, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds, spending much of your time out in the community while remaining connected to a supportive team environment.

You'll play a vital role in delivering an essential service by conducting scheduled water meter readings across the City, maintaining accurate records, identifying maintenance issues and assisting with customer enquiries. Alongside your field-based work, you'll also spend time in the office updating systems, supporting billing processes and collaborating with colleagues to deliver great outcomes for our community. No two days are quite the same, offering a rewarding mix of independence, customer interaction and team connection.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

You're someone who enjoys a role with variety and takes pride in a job well done. Comfortable working independently, you can manage your time effectively, stay motivated in the field and maintain a high level of accuracy when recording information. Equally, you value being part of a team and enjoy building positive relationships with colleagues and customers alike.

With strong customer service skills, solid computer literacy and a practical approach to problem-solving, you're confident adapting to changing priorities and working both outdoors and in an office environment. A current Class C Driver Licence is essential.

What's on offer?

• Competitive Salary (from $67k) depending on your capabilities and experience + allowances + 12% superannuation
• Permanent Full-Time opportunity (35 hours per week).
• While this vacancy is being recruited as a full-time position, we also welcome applications from candidates interested in part-time and casual opportunities for future consideration.
• Brand new office location at Yarrila Place!
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City’s opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray "Muz" Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Alison Tarplee, Team Leader Financial Support on [e-mail] or via phone [phone] to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at [e-mail]

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The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.

Applications Close: 13 Sep 2026