Sewer and Stormwater Labourers

City of Wagga Wagga; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine (9) Day Fortnight

Excellent training

Generous leave

On-call overtime

Job summary

City of Wagga Wagga is seeking a Sewer and Stormwater Labourer to join the Waste and Stormwater team. You will maintain the city’s sewer, stormwater, and flood mitigation systems and support with traffic management and plant operation as needed.

The role offers permanent full-time positions, on-call duties, and access to a Nine (9) Day Fortnight Arrangement, with generous leave and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience relevant to labouring in maintenance.
• Commitment to Work Health and Safety.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake sewer, stormwater and flood maintenance duties including general labouring, choke clearing, service location, sewer main jetting/rodding, rehabilitation works and pit/pipe cleaning.
• Carry out on-call rosters and assist with traffic management or plant operation as required.

Skills

Labourer

Class C Licence

White Card

WH&S

Teamwork

Job description

Do you enjoy working outdoors and are looking for a hands-on role? We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic person to join the Sewer and Stormwater team!

• Multiple permanent full-time positions available.
• Remuneration of $2,314.88 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $2,777.86 gross 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

• 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.

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

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.