Water and Wastewater Maintenance Operator

Griffith City Council; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call rostered day off

Generous leave provisions

Learning and career development

Job summary

Griffith City Council is seeking a Water and Wastewater Maintenance Operator to construct, operate and maintain the water and sewerage reticulation system to standard. The role requires availability for the on-call roster and a current driver license and White Card/GCIT.

The position is permanent, full-time (38 hours per week) with a commencing salary range of 67,305.16 to 74,033.96 plus superannuation and rostered day off every fortnight. Applications close on 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Current Australian driver license
• White Card/General Construction Induction Training (GCIT)
• Willingness to participate in on-call roster
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Construct, operate and maintain Griffith Council's water and sewer reticulation system to relevant standards
• Work safely, economically and proficiently with supplied plant and materials
• Be available to participate in the on-call roster

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

White card / GCIT

Job description

Water and Wastewater Maintenance Operator

Water and Wastewater Maintenance Operator (re-advertised position)

Griffith City Council

Machine Operators (Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics)

Government to Local (Government and Defence)

Full time

Position Title: Water and Wastewater Maintenance Operator (re-advertised position)

Closing Date: 2 November 2026

Salary: Commencement annual salary range from 67, 305.16 (34.0613 per hour) to 74,033.96 (37.4666 per hour) (Grade 7), plus superannuation and rostered day off once a fortnight

Employment Type: Permanent (38 hours per week)

About Us

Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina. The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing. Our people choose to work here because they’re driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.

About the Role

The purpose of the Water and Wastewater Maintenance Operator is to construct, operate and maintain Councils water and sewerage reticulation system to relevant standards in a safe, economical and proficient manner, using the plant equipment and materials supplied. Candidate must be available to participate in the on-call roster.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will be required to hold a current Australian driver license and a current White card/General Construction Induction Training card.

Please include copies of all relevant licences and qualifications with your application

About You

You’re a collaborative team player who values respect, integrity and shared success. You build strong relationships, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace. You take pride in your work, approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to your community.

What Griffith City Council Offers

Flexible working arrangements that enable our people to balance professional success with personal wellbeing

Stable, secure employment within a trusted and resilient organisation

Generous on-call allowance

Generous leave provisions, including long service leave after 5 years and My Leave

Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.

Ongoing learning and career development

Salary packaging options

Educational assistance programs

Application Information

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process, which includes reference, identity, credential, and/or medical history checks. It may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a NSW Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to the successful clearance of all checks.

Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Additional Information

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Salary:Commencement annual salary range from 67, 305.16 to 74,033.96 plus superannuation and rostered day off once a fortnight