Team Member Water And Sewerage Level 6

A varied and challenging role, you will play a vital role in maintaining the essential infrastructure our community relies on every day.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Help keep our community’s water flowing and our environment protected.

Closing Date: Sunday 1st November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $77,123, plus up to 15% superannuation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Leader Water and Sewerage Network, you will undertake a range of maintenance activities across Council’s water supply and sewerage networks, helping ensure services remain safe, reliable, efficient and compliant with regulatory requirements. Working under limited supervision, you will operate plant, vehicles, equipment and tools to deliver maintenance programs to a high standard. You’ll contribute to maintaining drinking water quality, protecting the environment and ensuring the ongoing safety of our community.

This is a hands-on operational role suited to someone with proven water industry experience, strong technical skills and a commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake water supply and sewerage network maintenance activities safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Operate excavators, plant, vehicles, equipment and tools competently and in accordance with Council policies and procedures.
• Support the maintenance of drinking water infrastructure, with a focus on water quality, hygiene, public health and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain sewerage infrastructure to support environmental protection, public safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collect and record operational data, including water flow rates and pressure levels.
• Undertake water meter maintenance and replacement activities as required.
• Contribute to the effective delivery of planned maintenance and operational works programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve work practices and service delivery.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with team members, management and members of the public.
• Participate in the on-call roster as required and undertake other duties within the scope of the position.

About You

You’re a reliable, adaptable and safety-conscious team player with demonstrated experience in the water industry. You can work independently under limited supervision while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment. You bring a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving, take pride in your workmanship and understand the importance of maintaining essential water and sewerage services for the community.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• More than three years’ experience in a similar role within the water industry.
• Demonstrated competency operating excavators with a bucket capacity greater than 0.5 cubic metres.
• Experience operating a range of plant, vehicles, equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
• Previous sewer jetter and CCTV inspection experience.
• Experience maintaining and replacing water meters.
• The physical fitness, agility and dexterity required to undertake regular manual labouring duties.
• The ability to work under limited supervision and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and the public.
• Basic digital technology skills, including using smartphones and tablets for work allocation, workflow management and reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Mandatory Licences and Competencies

Applicants must hold, or be able to demonstrate the required current competencies in:

• Current Queensland MR class driver’s licence.
• Excavator competency.
• Traffic Management Implementation.
• Confined Space Entry.
• Working at Heights.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card/Blue Card, as applicable).

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

The following will be highly regarded:

• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations.
• Experience using GIS, work order systems and email applications.
• Experience operating excavators and vacuum excavators.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a team that plays a vital role in protecting public health, supporting environmental sustainability and delivering essential services to our community every day. As part of Council's Water and Sewerage Network team, you'll work on a diverse range of maintenance and operational activities that directly contribute to the reliable supply of safe drinking water and the effective management of wastewater services across the Gympie region. At Gympie Regional Council, we value safety, teamwork, respect and continuous improvement. You'll be supported by experienced leaders and work alongside skilled professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for our community.

This role offers more than just a job. It provides the opportunity to build a long-term career in the water industry while enjoying an excellent work-life balance and a range of employee benefits, including:

• A nine-day fortnight with a regular rostered day off.
• Annual salary commencing at $77,123 plus up to 15% superannuation.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to expand your skills and industry qualifications.
• Exposure to a variety of water and sewerage network maintenance activities, plant operation and specialised equipment.
• Access to health and wellbeing programs, Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program services.
• Salary sacrifice and salary packaging options.
• Long service leave after seven years of service.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the community where you live and work.

Whether you’re looking to further your water industry career, develop new capabilities or be part of a team that delivers essential services every day, this is your opportunity to join an organisation that values its people and invests in their success.

Gympie Regional Council Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here. You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police. Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.