Technical Officer

Central Coast Council NSW; Central Coast Council; Hybrid; AUD 87,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Hybrid & flexible working

2 days from home

Job summary

Central Coast Council NSW is seeking a Technical Officer to support the water and sewer networks and maintenance activities. You will report to the Lead Operations Engineer and contribute to project delivery, including planning, design reviews, and resource coordination.

You will also respond to enquiries, provide technical advice to stakeholders, and help create community value through quality service. This permanent full-time role offers a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Water Operations or equivalent demonstrated experience in water/sewer.
• Construction General Induction Card (NSW SafeWork) or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in water/sewer operation, maintenance, or construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational technical support for water and sewer networks.
• Contribute to planning, reviewing designs and coordinating resources for projects.
• Respond to water and sewer enquiries with technical advice to stakeholders.

Skills

Water operations experience

Customer service

Project coordination

Education

Certificate IV Water Operations

NSW SafeWork - Construction General Induction (White Card)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asset management systems

Document management systems

Mobile devices & systems

Job description

The role of Technical Officer is responsible for providing operational technical support for the efficient and effective operation of Council's water and sewer networks and maintenance activities.

Reporting to the Lead Operations Engineer, this role will see you contribute to the delivery of water and sewer network projects and maintenance programs. Your duties may include involvement in project planning, reviewing designs and coordinating the resources necessary for project delivery.

Additionally, you will be tasked with responding to water and sewer enquiries and works as required, providing appropriate technical advice to internal and external stakeholders.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

Applicant Profile

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• a Certificate IV qualification in Water Operations OR equivalent demonstrated solid contemporary experience in water and/ or sewer


• a valid Construction General Induction Card- NSW SafeWork or equivalent


• extensive relevant experience within the water and sewer industry with the experience in the operation, maintenance and/ or construction of water networks and/ or sewer networks


• experience across various information systems and software including Microsoft Office Applications, asset management, document management, mobile devices and systems

The commencing salary for this position is up to $86.5k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $100.2k on completion of assessment of skills and/ or performance plus 12% superannuation

• We have a permanent full-time role available


• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight


• We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite


• This role is located at the Nexus Business Hub, North Wyong and Council Depot locations as required.

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 11 October 2026.