System Coordinator

Careers at Council; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bathurst Regional Council is seeking a Systems Coordinator to oversee the water and wastewater reticulation networks, including pump stations. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, manage contractors, and coordinate planned maintenance, emergencies, and renewals while providing technical input into design and development.

The role focuses on responding to customer requests, ensuring service standards, and applying industry best practice in a flexible, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff across multiple teams and projects.
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance of water and sewer reticulation networks.
• Strong WHS awareness and safety practices.
• Experience troubleshooting and solving complex problems.
• Current NSW Drivers' license – Class C.
• WHS Construction Induction (White Card).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Proven ability to lead a team and work well in a team.
• Experience using small construction plant.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the reticulation team responsible for water and wastewater networks.
• Provide strong leadership and contractor management.
• Coordinate planned maintenance, emergency repairs, and renewals.
• Contribute technical input into design and development.
• Respond to customer requests to ensure service standards.

Skills

Staff supervision

Project coordination

Team leadership

Contractor management

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

WHS awareness

Driver's license

White Card

Small plant experience

Job description

About the role

This position supervises the reticulation team responsible for the operation and maintenance of Council’s water and wastewater reticulation networks, including water and sewer pump stations. The Systems Coordinator provides strong team leadership and contractor management while coordinating planned maintenance, emergency repairs, renewals, and technical input into design and development. A key aspect of this role involves responding to customer requests to ensure service standards are met and industry best practice is achieved.

Key Requirements

• Sound experience and knowledge in the supervision and coordination of staff across several teams and multiple projects.
• Sound knowledge and experience in the construction and maintenance of water and sewer reticulation networks.
• Sound Work Health and Safety Awareness and Understanding.
• Experience in troubleshooting and complex problem solving.
• Current NSW Drivers' license Minimum Class C.
• WHS Construction Induction (White Card).
• Experience in the utilisation of small plant used in the construction industry.
• Proven ability to lead a team and work effectively as a team member.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft software programs.

What We Can Offer

• Work/Life Balanceenjoy a rostered day off every third week to recharge and reset
• Generous Leave Entitlementsto support your personal and family needs
• Fitness Passportto Stay active and healthy
• Training & Developmentto expand your skills
• Employee Assistance Programfor confidential support services

Position ,Status:

Permanent Full-time

Hours of work:

38 hours per week with an RDO every second week

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.