Water & Sewer Reticulation Team Member/ Labourer - 1 X Dubbo & 1 X Wellington

Dubbo Regional Council; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range and market allowance

Flexible hours

Salary packaging options

Relocation support

Job summary

Dubbo Regional Council invites applications for a Reticulation Team Member (Labourer) in Dubbo & Wellington. You will maintain and repair essential water and sewer assets, working outdoors as part of a dynamic, supportive team.

This hands-on role offers growth, flexible hours and long-term security, with opportunities for training in the Water and Sewer Branch. Attractive salary with market allowance awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret engineering plans.
• General administrative skills demonstrating literacy, numeracy and basic computer use.
• Australian Class C Drivers Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain specialised equipment and construction plant.
• Assist with on-call and emergency response after hours.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance of water and sewerage reticulation systems, including connections.
• Ensure the continuous operation of water and sewerage reticulation system.
• Record data as part of daily operations (MRS/CRM).

Skills

Read engineering plans

General administrative skills

Australian Class C Drivers Licence

Education

Certificate III Water Operations (Reticulation)

First Aid Certificate

Tools

General construction Induction card

RMS Traffic Controllers Certificate

MR driver licence

Job description

At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Reticulation Team Member (Labourer) in Dubbo & Wellington

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.48 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Join us as a Reticulation Team Member (Labourer) in our Water and Sewer Branch develop your skills and future career. With a position available in Dubbo & Wellington.

Play a vital role in maintaining and repairing essential water and sewer assets that serve our community. This hands‑on role offers exciting variety as you assist with repairs, maintenance, and connections, working outdoors as part of a dynamic, supportive team.

Whether you're starting fresh or bringing previous experience, you'll have the chance to grow professionally and personally, with opportunities for advancement and training. If you're reliable, eager to learn, and passionate about delivering exceptional service, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Enjoy long‑term job security, flexible hours, and great benefits as you help shape the future of our community’s water and sewer systems.

You’ll find growth through:

• Operating and maintaining specialised equipment and construction plant
• Assisting with on call and emergency response after hours
• Carrying out repairs and maintenance of water and sewerage reticulation systems, including connections of both water and sewerage
• Ensuring the continuous operation of water and sewerage reticulation system
• Ensuring data is recorded on trusted performance including councils MRS and CRM, along with operations daily requirements.

What you’ll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans
• General construction Induction card
• Previous experience in water/sewer or construction industry
• General administrative skills demonstrating a competent level of literacy, numeracy and basic computer skills.
• Australian Class C Drivers Licence

We would also love you to have:

• First Aid Certificate.
• RMS Traffic Controllers Certificate
• An MR (Medium Rigid) driver licence.
• Certificate III Water Operations (Reticulation)

Ready for your opportunity?

Join us and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $65,350 to $75,947 including market allowance.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Water and Sewer Operations Specialist Reticulation on 02 6801 4*** to make an enquiry.

This position requires a pre‑employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.

Applications close 9:00am, Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

Please Note:

Notifications are primarily system generated. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and required information.

Considering relocating for this opportunity?

Relocation support is available through The Welcome Experience, a NSW Government initiative assisting individuals and families moving to regional areas click the link to find out more.

Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact
• Find personal and professional growth
• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.