Pumpwell Operator

Careers at Council; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Stable employment

Generous leave provisions

Collaborative teams

Engaging and rewarding work

Ongoing learning and careerdevelopment

Salary packaging options

Educational assistance programs

Job summary

Griffith City Council is seeking a Pump Well Operator to maintain an efficient and high standard of workmanship and safety in the operation of Council’s Pump Well facilities. This permanent 38-hour-per-week role is based in Griffith, NSW.

You will apply mechanical knowledge of pumps and motors, hold a valid Australian driver licence and a White Card, and contribute to a collaborative, community-focused workplace with flexible arrangements and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Mechanical knowledge of pumps and motors.
• Current Australian driver licence and a General Construction Induction Training card (GIT or white card).
• Include copies of licences and qualifications with your application.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an efficient and high standard of workmanship and safety in the maintenance and operation of Council’s Pump Well facilities.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge pumps & motors

Education

Australian Driver Licence

General Construction Induction Training (GIT/White Card)

Tools

Job description

Salary

Commencement annual salary range from $69,901.00 ($35.375 per hour) to $76,891.36 ($38.9126 per hour) (Grade 8), plus superannuation and rostered day off once a fortnight

Employment Type

Permanent, (38 hours per week)

About Us

Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina. The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing. Our people choose to work here because they’re driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.

About the Role

The Pump Well Operator is responsible for maintaining an efficient and high standard of workmanship and safety in maintenance and operation of Council’s Pump Well facilities.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will require a mechanical knowledge of pumps and motors, also hold a current Australian driver license and a General Construction Induction Training card (GIT or white card).

(Please include copies of all relevant licences and qualifications with your application)

About You

You’re a collaborative team player who values respect, integrity and shared success. You build strong relationships, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace. You take pride in your work, approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to your community.

What Griffith City Council Offers

• Flexible working arrangements that enable our people to balance professional success with personal wellbeing
• Stable, secure employment within a trusted and resilient organisation
• Generous leave provisions, including long service leave after 5 years and MyLeave
• Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
• Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.
• Ongoing learning and career development
• Salary packaging options
• Educational assistance programs

Application Information

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process, which includes reference, identity, credential, and/or medical history checks. It may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a NSW Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to the successful clearance of all checks.

Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Additional Information

For any questions about the role, please contact Durgananda Chaudhary on 1300 176 ***.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.