Water Meter Officer

Nambucca Shire Council; Macksville; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Training and development

Discounted fitness & pool memberships

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nambucca Valley Council is seeking a reliable Water Meter Officer to join the Water and Sewerage team in the Mid North Coast of NSW. This hands-on role involves reading and replacing meters, checking unusual usage, and supporting smart meter deployment across routes.

You will work outdoors, travel daily, and manage your own schedule while ensuring accurate record keeping and customer service. Applicants should have a current NSW Class C licence and White Card.

Qualifications

• You don't necessarily need previous water meter reading experience; practical and dependable.
• Current NSW Class C driver’s licence.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Ability to work independently and manage daily workload.
• Good communication skills and professional approach with the public.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to walk up to 16km daily, bend, kneel and lift up to 10kg.

Responsibilities

• Read residential and commercial water meters along daily routes.
• Replace 20mm and 25mm meters as part of renewal program.
• Investigate unusual water usage and leaks.
• Support installation and transition to smart meter technology.
• Record meter readings, locations and replacements using handheld devices.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Communication

WH&S awareness

Outdoor work

Walking 16km daily

Lifting 10kg

Driver's licence

White Card

Handheld devices

Tools

Handheld devices

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

• $60,244 - $69,546 per annum + superannuation
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight and an active, outdoor role
• Varied fieldwork, water meter replacements and smart meter technology

Nambucca Valley Council | NSW Mid North Coast

• $60,244 - $69,546 per annum + superannuation
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight and an active, outdoor role
• Varied fieldwork, water meter replacements and smart meter technology

Prefer being outdoors to sitting behind a desk?

If you're practical, enjoy keeping active and like getting on with the job, this could be right up your alley!

Nambucca Valley Council is looking for a reliable, self-motivated Water Meter Officer to join our Water and Sewerage team.

This is a hands-on role that will see you travelling throughout the beautiful Nambucca Valley, reading and replacing water meters, investigating unusual water usage and helping Council transition to smart meter technology.

You'll be out and about most days, managing your own routes and playing an important part in delivering an essential service to our community. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Water meter reading - Planning and completing daily routes to read residential and commercial water meters.
• Meter replacements - Replacing existing 20mm and 25mm water meters as part of Council's renewal program.
• Investigating water usage - Checking unusual readings, identifying potential meter issues and assisting customers with possible water leaks.
• Smart meter technology - Supporting the installation and transition to digital water meters and associated software.
• Accurate record keeping - Recording meter readings, locations, replacements and other relevant information using handheld devices.

Who are we looking for?

You don't necessarily need previous water meter reading experience. We're looking for someone who is practical, dependable and comfortable working independently.

To be successful, you'll need:

• A current NSW Class C driver's licence
• A Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• The ability to work independently, plan your day and manage your workload
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with the public
• An understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
• The ability to undertake an active outdoor role involving walking up to 16km daily, bending, kneeling and safely lifting up to 10kg

Basic computer skills and experience using handheld devices, spreadsheets or databases would be an advantage.

If you enjoy physical work, take pride in doing a job properly and can be trusted to get on with it, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join Nambucca Valley Council?

There's plenty to like about working with us:

• Generous leave entitlements, including long service leave after five years
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Discounted fitness and pool memberships
• Salary packaging options, including remote area benefits
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Corporate wardrobe and PPE provided
• A supportive team and the satisfaction of delivering an essential community service

Work where others holiday!

Situated on the stunning NSW Mid North Coast, just 30 minutes south of Coffs Harbour, the Nambucca Valley offers beautiful beaches, waterways, lush hinterland and an enviable coastal lifestyle.

Ready to get moving?

For more information, contact Brett Corven, Manager Water and Sewerage, on 0417 271 ***.

Applications close: 10.00pm, Sunday 15 November 2026.

Nambucca Valley Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and welcomes applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, including veterans and ex-service personnel. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the HR team on 02 6568 2***.