Water Network Operator

Orange City Council; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Training and development

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Orange City Council is seeking a Water Network Operator to join the Water and Sewer Team. The role covers operation, maintenance and construction of water supply and sewerage systems, including pipes, meters and services, with scope to support infrastructure upgrades and ensure safe, reliable services for the community.

The position is permanent full-time (38 hours/week) with a 9-day fortnight, offering opportunities for training and career development and health and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• White Card and MR Licence required.
• Confined Space Certificate.
• Traffic Control qualifications.
• Certificate III Water Industry Operations or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and construct water and sewer assets.
• Assist with upgrades and infrastructure maintenance.
• Work outdoors as part of a collaborative team to deliver safe, reliable services.

Skills

MR Driver's Licence

White Card

Confined Space Certificate

Traffic Control Qualifications

Education

Certificate III Water Industry Operations or similar

Job description

Orange City Councilis committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community.Witharound 850 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim -to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the role

Working as a Water Network Operator within Council's Water and Sewer Team, you'll take on varied, hands‑on work across the operation, maintenance and construction of our water supply and sewerage systems. From maintaining pipes, meters and services to clearing sewer chokes and supporting infrastructure upgrades, your work will make a practical difference every day. You'll join a skilled, supportive team, work with a range of plant and equipment, and build valuable experience while helping provide safe, reliable services for our community.

View the Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council's website)

Why Join Us?

About Orange City Council

Orange City Councilis committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community.Witharound 850 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim -to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the role

Working as a Water Network Operator within Council's Water and Sewer Team, you'll take on varied, hands‑on work across the operation, maintenance and construction of our water supply and sewerage systems. From maintaining pipes, meters and services to clearing sewer chokes and supporting infrastructure upgrades, your work will make a practical difference every day. You'll join a skilled, supportive team, work with a range of plant and equipment, and build valuable experience while helping provide safe, reliable services for our community.

View the Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council's website)

This position offers:

• A permanent full-time 38 hour per week role with a 9-day fortnight
• A weekly salary of $1,274.83 - $1,389.56 plus allowances and superannuation
• Training and support to help you grow and develop within your role
• Access to Council's health and wellbeing benefits including fitness passport for you and your family and employee assistance program.
• The chance to be part of a supportive team doing meaningful work for the Orange community.

About You

If you are reliable, safety-minded and enjoy working as part of a team outdoors, we would love to hear from you. To be successful in this role, you will bring, or be willing to obtain:

• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Current Medium Rigid (MR) Driver's Licence
• Confined Space Certificate
• Roads and Maritime Services Traffic Control Qualifications
• Certificate III Water Industry Operations or similar

Applications Close: Sunday, 25 October 2026

For any enquiries, please contact Works Supervisor - Construction - Water & Sewer, Nathan Dean, on 02 6393 8*** or Works Supervisor - Maintenance - Water & Sewer, Daniel Eassie on 02 6393 8***.

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitablefrom this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created forfilling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.