Technical Support Coordinator (Water And Sewerage)

Council Jobs; Moruya; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hours per week for administrative

Health and wellbeing initiatives

14 weeks paid parental leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Salary packaging

Job summary

The Water and Sewerage Technical Team at Eurobodalla Shire Council in Moruya is seeking a permanent full-time Technical Support Coordinator to lead and coordinate our water and sewerage operations. You will oversee technical enquiries, provide guidance to staff and stakeholders, and ensure safe, efficient service delivery with a strong focus on customer outcomes.

The role includes supervising staff, after-hours support as required, and working with internal teams to meet regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated WHS compliance experience and ability to implement safety standards.
• Proven leadership of technical teams in water/sewer or related utilities.
• Strong customer-focused approach and ability to manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Water & Sewerage Technical team.
• Oversee management of technical enquiries and delivery of services.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers and external stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Supervise staff and support after-hours activities as required.

Skills

WHS compliance

Technical leadership

Customer-focused

Stakeholder engagement

Water & sewer operations knowledge

Job description

Technical Support Coordinator (Water And Sewerage)

This is apermanent full-time role Water and Sewerage team, based at Moruya. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate the Water and Sewerage Technical team, overseeing the management of technical enquiries and the delivery of services related to Council’s water and sewer systems. This role involves close collaboration with internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders to provide expert technical guidance that ensures safe, efficient, and customer-focused outcomes. The position also includes the supervision of staff in alignment with Council’s values and safety standards, with support for after-hours activities as required.

The salary range for this position is $100,735.64 to $125,145.46 perannum, plus 12% superannuation.

To view the full salary information, list of duties and prerequisites, please view thePosition Description.

About you

We are seeking a candidate with proven experience in implementing Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) requirements, combined with strong technical expertise in water and sewer operations. A sound understanding of relevant industry standards and the development application process is essential. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record in successfully leading and managing teams, and will also bring:

• A strong customer-focused approach, with the ability to prioritise and respond to technical enquiries using risk-based criteria, while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical expertise in responding to development-related enquiries and providing accurate, timely advice.
• Advanced knowledge in asset management, including contributing to Asset Management Plans, assisting with contract scoping and procurement, and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and standards in the water and sewer industry.
• The ability to support day-to-day operational activities by providing technical guidance, coordinating resources, and ensuring service delivery meets safety, quality, and performance expectations.

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community. Including benefits such as:

• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, TELUS Health One App, Fitness Passport, Social Club and flu vaccinations.
• 14 weeks Council provided paid parental leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave, 4 weeks annual leave, 2 weeks sick leave and 1 week "My Leave" annually (pro-rated for part-time or fixed term staff members).
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Screening process

Pre‑employment Checks:

As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to provide contact details for two work‑related referees. These will be collected at the interview stage. At least one referee should be your current supervisor or a recent past supervisor (of at least three months).

Depending on the position, successful applicants may also be required to complete a Criminal History Check, Medical Assessment and/or a Working with Children Check.

Please note that we will only proceed with any pre‑employment checks once we have your permission.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

Should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Eurobodalla Shire Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, supportive recruitment process. Please contact us on 02 4474 7*** or via *********@esc.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable application process.

Eurobodalla Shire Council is committed to building an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities are celebrated. We know we perform at our best when we are empowered to be ourselves, and that this, in turn, enables our future success as an organisation.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Sarah Lunau on 0473 244 ***.

Applications close: Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11:00pm.