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 secure, economical and proficient manner, using the plant equipment and materials supplied.
Candidate must be available to participate in the on-call roster.
Qualifications:
Hold a current Australian MR driver license.
Hold a White card/General Construction Induction Training card.
Please include copies of all relevant licences and qualifications with your application
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.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number for employment screening purposes.
To apply for a NSW Working with Children Check Clearance Number, log onto and complete the online application form (in child related industry sector, tick clubs or other bodies providing services for children).
Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.
Additional Information
For any questions about the role, please contact Steve Crombie on ************.
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.
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📌 Water & Wastewater Maintenance Operator (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Griffith City Council
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