Re-advertised

NSW Government; Buronga; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth Shire Council is seeking a Water and Wastewater Operator for a full-time permanent role. The successful candidate will operate and maintain council water and wastewater assets, supporting day-to-day operations in line with best-practice standards.

The position includes a three-month probation period and a starting salary of $70,292.59 plus 12% superannuation, with pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required.

Qualifications

• Permanent full-time position.
• Operate and maintain water and wastewater assets in accordance with best practice.
• Salary starting at $70,292.59 plus 12% superannuation.
• Probation period of 3 months.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of water and wastewater assets for council.
• Ensure assets are operated and maintained to best-practice standards.

Job description

R2026/39 - Water and Wastewater Operator - Re-advertised

Full time permanent position

Wentworth Shire Council is seeking a suitable and motivated individual for the position of Water and Wastewater Operator. The successful applicant will be required to undertake duties in support of Council’s day to day operations, ensuring all water and wastewater assets are operated and maintained in accordance with best practice.

The position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a three-month probation period and has a commencement salary of $70,292.59 + 12% superannuation. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a fit for work assessment and a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Closing: 4pm, Monday 26 October 2026

Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of different ages, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, as well as candidates from various cultural and linguistic heritages.