W&S Network Operatons Worker

Whitsunday Regional Council; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Salary sacrifice scheme

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking a Water and Sewerage Network Operations Worker in Bowen to perform maintenance, repair, and installation of water mains and sewer lines, respond to emergencies, and ensure safe, reliable network operations.

The role involves diagnostics, pipe laying, and equipment operation, with certificates and licences required. Enjoy a constructive work environment with clear safety standards and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Class MR driver's licence (or willing to obtain)
• General Construction White Card
• Low voltage certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Working at Heights certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Working in Confined Space Certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Demonstrated experience in fabrications, repairs, maintenance of pumps and servicing of pipes and mains

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, repairing, and installing water mains, sewer lines, valves, hydrants, and associated infrastructure.
• Responding to emergency incidents such as water main breaks and sewer overflows.
• Conducting inspections using diagnostic tools.
• Performing pipe laying, excavation, trenching, and site reinstatement work.
• Operating and maintaining pumps, jetting trucks, backhoes, and other machinery.
• Reading and interpreting utility maps, engineering plans, and work orders.
• Accurately documenting work performed and asset conditions.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and public health standards.
• Engaging professionally with supervisors, contractors, and the community.

Tools

MR Driver's Licence

White Card

Low Voltage Certificate

Working at Heights

Confined Space Certificate

Job description

WATER AND SEWERAGE NETWORK OPERATIONS WORKER

Permanent Full time

Location - Bowen

$71,971 - 73,543 per annum

The Whitsunday Regional Council is situated at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. The region encompasses the 74 tropical Whitsunday Islands, the coastal towns of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, Shute Harbour and Bowen along with the rural towns of Proserpine and Collinsville. The Whitsunday region offers a dynamic environment and is perfectly placed to live, work, play and invest.

The Role:

We are currently seeking a motivated individual for the role of Water and Sewerage Network Operations Worker. This position plays a key role in the construction, maintenance, inspection, and repair of water supply and sewerage infrastructure - ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient service delivery to our community.

Our offer to you:

• Work life balance with a 9-day fortnight
• Save more with our salary sacrifice scheme
• Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining, repairing, and installing water mains, sewer lines, valves, hydrants, and associated infrastructure.
• Responding to emergency incidents such as water main breaks and sewer overflows.
• Conducting inspections using diagnostic tools.
• Performing pipe laying, excavation, trenching, and site reinstatement work.
• Operating and maintaining pumps, jetting trucks, backhoes, and other machinery.
• Reading and interpreting utility maps, engineering plans, and work orders.
• Accurately documenting work performed and asset conditions.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and public health standards.
• Engaging professionally with supervisors, contractors, and the community.

Operational Accountabilities:

• Complete assigned maintenance, repair, and installation tasks within designated timeframes and quality standards.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with WHS (Work Health and Safety), environmental, and public health regulations and procedures.
• Respond promptly to network failures or incidents, minimizing disruption to services and ensuring community safety.
• Class MR driver's licence (or willing to obtain)
• General Construction card (White card)
• Low voltage certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Working at Heights certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Working in Confined Space Certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Demonstrated experience in fabrications, repairs, maintenance of pumps and servicing of pipes and mains

Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles.