Team Member Water Network Construction

MidCoast Council; Tuncurry; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-employment medical check

Relocation support (housing/transport)

Local community connections

Job summary

MidCoast Council's Water Project Delivery team invites applications for a hands-on Team Member Water Network Construction based in the Tuncurry depot. You will help construct and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure, contributing to essential services for the community.

The role covers pipelaying, site tasks, and operating plant such as excavators, loaders and cranes while following WHS standards and council procedures. A trade qualification or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or extensive experience in water/sewer construction
• Competency operating plant and equipment (e.g. excavator, loader, VLC)
• A team player with a strong work ethic and commitment to safety
• Physically fit and willing to work outdoors and respond to urgent works
• A Class C Driver Licence

Responsibilities

• Construction and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure
• Operating plant and equipment including excavators, loaders, and cranes
• Supporting emergency and planned works
• Working safely in line with WHS standards and Council procedure

Skills

Water construction

Plant operation

Safety awareness

Team player

Tools

Excavator

Loader

Crane

VLC

Job description

MidCoast Council is looking for a skilled and motivated Team Member Water Network Construction to join our Water Project Delivery team. In this hands‑on role, you’ll assist in constructing and maintaining high-quality water and wastewater infrastructure that supports our community every day.

As a main function of this role, you will have an understanding of the knowledge and physical abilities involved in pipelaying and the undertaking of a range of critical tasks to ensure successful pipeline installations.

The Opportunity

MidCoast Council is looking for a skilled and motivated Team Member Water Network Construction to join our Water Project Delivery team. In this hands‑on role, you’ll assist in constructing and maintaining high-quality water and wastewater infrastructure that supports our community every day.

As a main function of this role, you will have an understanding of the knowledge and physical abilities involved in pipelaying and the undertaking of a range of critical tasks to ensure successful pipeline installations.

In this role, you will:

A typical day might include:

• Construction and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure
• Operating plant and equipment including excavators, loaders, and cranes
• Supporting emergency and planned works
• Working safely in line with WHS standards and Council procedure

We’re looking for a motivated team player who is willing to learn, grow, and contribute to the essential services our community relies on.

What you’ll bring

To be successful, you will have:

• Trade qualification or extensive experience in water/sewer construction
• Competency operating plant and equipment (e.g. excavator, loader, VLC)
• A team player with a strong work ethic and commitment to safety
• Physically fit and willing to work outdoors and respond to urgent works
• A Class C Driver Licence.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development.

Looking to relocate?

From housing and transport to community connections and personalised support - discover a range of local services designed to make your move to the MidCoast region easier.

Please note that to be a successful candidate for this role you’ll be required to complete a pre‑employment medical check (this will include a drug and alcohol test, sight and hearing, functional and medical component)

Salary: Commencing salary circa $65,290 p.a. plus superannuation. (dependent on skills and experience)

An allowance of $156.32 per week will also apply. (Water Allowance)

Location: Upon commencement your normal place of work will be the MidCoast Council's Depot located in Tuncurry, Grey Gum Road. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:00 pm.

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Graeme Wynter, Coordinator Water Network Construction, who is the hiring manager for this role. Graeme can be reached on (02) 7955 7*** or at *************@midcoast.nsw.gov.au

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7*** or at ***************@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.