Apply for Operator Network at Snowy Monaro Regional Council in Cooma, NSW, AU.

Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Posted: 05/08/2026 Closing Date: 23/08/2026 Salary: $70,187.00 - $77,473.00 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Cooma Job Category: Water and Wastewater Package: $70,187 - $77,473 + 12% Super (Grade 5 of the SMRC Salary System 2026-2027)

Position Description: Operator Network

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday, 23rd August 2026

About The Region

The Snowy Monaro region is a unique and culturally diverse region of south-east NSW. From our history of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, our proud agricultural industry and popular ski resorts, we are a region that has a lot to offer. With fantastic lifestyle choices, whether you are an adventure seeker or prefer the finer things in life, we really can offer it all, and all within close proximity to our nation’s capital Canberra. The Snowy Mountains region is packed with year-round experiences with so much more than snow sports and alpine walks. Glorious wildflowers blanket the alpine landscape of Kosciuszko National Park during summer, and if you love adventure sports there's rock climbing, kayaking, caving, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, and 4WD touring activities to get your heart racing. Explore the famous Snowy River, and go skiing or snowboarding on the slopes of Perisher and Thredbo - or camp under the stars at some of the most picturesque campgrounds in NSW. You'll never forget the rugged alpine scenery of Australia's largest national park. Snowy Monaro Regional Council employs over 380 staff from all walks of life and working with us will give you the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful surrounds, progress your career and make a difference in our local community.

About the Role

Contribute to the delivery of quality water and wastewater services to the community





Undertake installation, maintenance and monitoring works on Council’s water and wastewater network including water supply and wastewater drainage systems ensuring compliance with legislative requirements

Document, monitor and review water and wastewater data in electronic and hard copy format, reporting anomalies as required

Contribute to cross-team collaboration through information and knowledge sharing and providing support for maintenance and operations of treatment plants

Establish and maintain customer and stakeholder relationships through effective communication to ensure positive outcomes

Be available for weekend and on-call rosters and be available to respond to emergency callouts when required

Monitor own work performance and progress towards the delivery of work plan goals and report on progress to team leaders

Use resources efficiently, effectively and responsibly to complete tasks that either contribute to or directly deliver services

Contribute to the performance of Council: demonstrate professional conduct, make the best use of knowledge, experience and skills and be accountable for own decisions and actions

Contribute to a protected workplace: comply with legislative and organisational requirements and be accountable for own decisions and actions

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

Current Class C drivers’ licence

Construction Induction White Card





Ability and willingness to work weekend and on-call rosters and be available to respond to emergency callouts when required

Physically fit to complete all aspects of the position

Certification III in Water Industry Operations or willing to obtain within 24 months

Traffic Controller Certificate or willing to obtain within 12 months

Drivers Licence MR (Medium Rigid) or willing to obtain within 12 months

Certificate of Competence in Excavator Operations or willing to obtain within 12 months

Confined Space entry or willing to obtain within 12 months

Asbestos Handling Certificate or willing to obtain within 12 months

Demonstrated literacy and computer skills with the ability to complete paper and electronic forms and record data

First Aid and CPR Certificate or willing to obtain within 12 months

Operate a Drain Cleaning System/ High pressure jetting Certificate or willing to obtain within 12 months

Enquiries

For any enquiries relating the role, please contact our Recruitment Officer Email: [email protected] Ph: 1300 345 345

At Snowy Monaro Regional Council, we are committed to providing EEO and embracing diversity. We are an inclusive workforce which reflects the unique region, community, and customers we serve. In addition to providing an encouraging and positive environment, Council is a smoke free work environment. Please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or perform the requirements of the role.

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📌 Operator Network at Snowy Monaro Regional Council (Cooma)
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