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
- Adaptable 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 (02) 4823 4537.

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.

📌 Water Networks Operator (Australia)
🏢 Goulburn Mulwaree Council
📍 Australia