At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and maintain Orange's water and sewer networks while working outdoors.
- Company: Join the dedicated team at Orange City Council, serving the local community.
- Benefits: Earn $1,274.83–$1,389.56 weekly plus allowances, super, and health benefits.
- Other info: Enjoy a 9-day fortnight and access to training and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community with meaningful, hands-on work.
- Qualifications: Reliability and safety-mindedness; willing to obtain necessary certifications.
The predicted salary is between 55400 - 60500 $ per year.
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- Summary
Operate, maintain and build Orange's water and sewer networks. Permanent full-time, 9‐day fortnight, weekly $1,274.83–$1,389.56 plus allowances and super; training and benefits.
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- Description About Orange City Council
Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to our region and local community.
With around 850 employees, we're proud to serve the Orange community and make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.
About the role
As a Water Network Operator within Council's Water and Sewer Team, you'll undertake varied, hands‐on work across the operation, maintenance and construction of our water supply and sewerage systems.
Tasks include maintaining pipes, meters and services, clearing sewer chokes, and supporting infrastructure upgrades.
You'll work with a range of plant and equipment in a skilled, supportive team to help provide safe, reliable services to the community.
View the Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council's website).
- Permanent full-time, 38 hours per week with a 9‐day fortnight
- Weekly salary of $1,274.83 – $1,389.56 plus allowances and superannuation
- Training and support to grow and develop in the role
- Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including Fitness Passport for you & your family, and Employee Assistance Program
- Be part of a supportive team doing meaningful work for the Orange community
About you
You're reliable, safety‐minded and enjoy working outdoors as part of a team. You bring, or are willing to obtain:
- General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Confined Space Certificate
- Roads and Maritime Services Traffic Control Qualifications
- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or similar
Applications close: Tuesday, 25 August 2026.
Enquiries
For any enquiries, please contact
- Works Supervisor – Construction – Water & Sewer, Nathan Dean, on 02 6393 8280
- Works Supervisor – Maintenance – Water & Sewer, Daniel Eassie, on 02 6393 8062
Visit http://www. orange. nsw. gov. au to learn more about Orange City Council.
Please note: Where additional suitable candidates are identified from this recruitment round, a talent list/pool may be created to fill similar permanent or temporary roles over the next twelve months.
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