The City of Coffs Harbour – Coffs Harbour NSW

Lead a skilled team delivering essential wastewater services to the Coffs Coast community.

Apply your technical expertise in a hands-on leadership role.

Enjoy variety, autonomy, a take-home vehicle and the prospect to make a real impact every day.

About the role

As a Leading Hand Wastewater, you’ll play a key role in maintaining, repairing and constructing the City’s wastewater infrastructure while leading day-to-day field operations across the network. Working alongside a skilled crew, you’ll coordinate resources, organise work programs and support the safe and efficient delivery of essential maintenance and capital works.

This is a varied and hands-on leadership opportunity where you’ll lead from the front, mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement across wastewater operations. You’ll be involved in a diverse range of specialist activities including:

Wastewater network maintenance and repairs

CCTV inspections and sewer investigations

Sewer rehabilitation works and infiltration/inflow investigations

Minor construction and renewal works

Live sewer operations and emergency response activities

Coordination of plant, contractors and operational resources

You’ll enjoy a combination of technical work, problem solving, customer engagement and team leadership while helping ensure reliable wastewater services for our growing community.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

You are an experienced wastewater professional who enjoys leading from the front. You bring strong technical knowledge, sound judgement and a practical approach to coordinating people, plant and resources to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.

You take pride in supporting your team, solving problems and providing excellent service to customers and the community.



Whether responding to operational issues, delivering maintenance programs or mentoring less experienced staff, you’re committed to getting the job done safely and efficiently.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or an equivalent qualification

Demonstrated experience in wastewater maintenance, repairs, construction and operations

MR Licence

Strong leadership, communication and customer service skills

A commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement

Relevant industry certifications including White Card and other wastewater industry competencies.

What’s on offer?

Market-competitive salary commencing from $67,102 per annum plus applicable allowances and 12% superannuation

Permanent Full-Time position working 38 hours per week

Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements

Participation in an on-call roster with applicable allowances

Live sewer allowances where applicable

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City’s opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions.Check out the benefits ofliving on theCoffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray "Muz" Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status

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