Water & Wastewater Maintenance Operator (re-advertised position)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

On-call allowance

Long service leave after 5 years

MyLeave

Career development

Salary packaging

Educational assistance

Job summary

Griffith City Council is seeking a Water & Wastewater Maintenance Operator on a permanent, full-time basis, 38 hours per week. The role involves constructing, operating and maintaining the water and sewerage reticulation system to standards, with an on-call roster.

You must hold a current Australian driver license and a White card/General Construction Induction Training card, and be prepared to work flexibly within a supportive, community-focused team, including Griffith's Wiradjuri Nation

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Australian driver license.
• Must hold a current White card/General Construction Induction Training card.
• Must be available to participate in the on-call roster.

Responsibilities

• Construct, operate and maintain Griffith City Council's water and sewerage reticulation system to relevant standards in a safe, economical and proficient manner, using the plant equipment and materials supplied.

Job description

Water & Wastewater Maintenance Operator (re-advertised position)

Position Title: Water & 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.

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 MyLeave
• 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

For any questions about the role, please contact Steve Crombie on 1300 176 ***.

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.