Sewer And Stormwater Labourer

Council Jobs; Wagga Wagga; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Nine Day Fortnight arrangement

Training opportunities

Generous leave entitlements

Résumé du poste

Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking a Sewer/Stormwater Labourer to join the Waste and Stormwater team. You will maintain sewer and flood mitigation systems, undertake general labouring, choke clearing, jetting/rodding, and pit/pipe cleaning.

Opportunities exist to take on traffic management and plant operation duties, with on‑call roster participation and a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone with a Class C Driver’s Licence (MR Licence desirable).
• White Card (General Construction Induction Training).
• Experience as a labourer; pipe laying and repairs is highly desirable.
• A strong commitment to Work, Health and Safety and teamwork.
• Be willing to participate in an on‑call roster.

Responsabilités

• Maintain sewer, stormwater and flood mitigation systems as part of the Waste and Stormwater team.
• Perform general labouring, choke clearing, service location, jetting/rodding, rehabilitation works and pit/pipe cleaning.
• Potential to undertake traffic management and plant operation as required.

Connaissances

Class C Driver’s Licence

MR Licence desirable

White Card

Labourer experience

Teamwork

On‑call roster willingness

Description du poste

Do you enjoy working outdoors andarelooking for a hands‑on role? We areseeking an experienced and enthusiasticperson to join the Sewer and Stormwaterteam!

• Remuneration of$2,314.88gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to$2,777.86gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).

On-call and overtime available pending operational requirements.

Access to Council’s Nine (9)Day Fortnight Arrangement.

Excellent training and development opportunities available to staff.

Generous leave entitlements.

*Please note: Rates of pay for all Council employees aged between 15-18 years of age are paid in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award. Junior and Trainee Employment. For further information, please see Council’s Junior Rates of Pay Fact Sheet.

Your new role:

In this role you will be part of the Waste and Stormwater team carrying out maintenance of the City's sewer, stormwater, and flood mitigation systems.

As the Sewer / Stormwater Labourer, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking sewer, stormwater and flood maintenance duties including general labouring, choke clearing, service location, sewer main jetting and rodding, rehabilitation works and stormwater pit and pipe cleaning and levee bank and flood gate maintenance;
• You will also have the opportunity to undertake additional duties including traffic management and plant operation as required.

What you will need to succeed:

We are looking for someone with:

• Class C Driver’s Licence (MR Licence is desirable);
• General Construction Induction Training Card (White Card);
• Demonstrated experience relevant to the role working as a labourer. Pipe laying and repairs experience is highly desirable;
• A strong commitment to Work,Health and Safety;
• Ability to work in a team environment; and
• Be committed to quality in your work and be willing to participate in an on-call roster.

In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation applicants are required to be vaccinated and provide evidence for Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; and Q-Fever.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Council acknowledges that applicants may use AI tools to assist with preparing their application. If you do, please ensure your application reflects your own skills and experience. Candidates progressing through the recruitment process should be prepared to discuss and expand on all aspects of their application, including their responses to the focus questions.

What is next?

Applications close Sunday, 22 November 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday,30 November 2026.

For further information, please visit:https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs

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

https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/the-council/working-with-council/why-work-in-wagga

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 and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.