Water Networks Operator

Goulburn Mulwaree Council; Goulburn; Hybrid; AUD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12%

Sick leave 2 weeks

MyLeave

Parental leave

Job summary

Goulburn Mulwaree Council is seeking a Water Networks Operator to contribute to the maintenance and construction of essential water and sewer infrastructure. In this hands-on role you’ll carry out installation and repairs on water and sewer systems, operate plant and equipment, and complete various labourer tasks.

The position offers a hybrid working arrangement within the Council, with a weekly salary and generous leave provisions, professional development, and family-friendly benefits designed

Responsibilities

• Installations and repairs on water and sewer infrastructure.
• Operate plant and equipment.
• Carry out various labourer tasks as part of maintenance and construction work.

Job description

YOUR ROLE

Join our team as a Water Networks Operator, contributing to the maintenance and construction of essential water and sewer infrastructure.

In this hands-on role, you’ll carry out installation and repairs on water and sewer infrastructure, operate plant and equipment, and complete various labourer tasks.

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT (for eligible employees)

• A weekly salary between $1,237 – $1,393 dependent upon skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation
• Work a 9-day fortnight, based on a 38-hour working week
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements under Council’s Flex First Procedure including access to an individualised hours agreement
• Access to 2 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• Access to 1-week MyLeave per year, to be utilised for any purpose
• Access to long service leave after 5 years of employment
• Salary packaging options available including novated leasing
• Generous paid parental leave arrangements for both parents
• Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives

YOUR CAREER

• A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals
• Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans
• Ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program
• Mentoring and coaching programs
• Opportunities for secondments and higher-grade duties arrangements
• Access to e-learning platforms

YOUR WELLBEING

• A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year
• Free vaccinations and health checks
• A supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued
• A range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions
• Staff fitness initiatives
• Access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family

The contact officer for this position is Mathew Jones on [phone].

Applications close Friday, 2nd October 2026 at 5:00pm.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.