At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and maintain water supply and sewerage systems, making a real difference every day.
- Company: Join Orange City Council, dedicated to improving our local community.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role, competitive salary, training, and health benefits for you and your family.
- Other info: Enjoy a 9-day fortnight and valuable hands-on experience outdoors.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team doing meaningful work for the Orange community.
- Qualifications: Reliable, safety-minded, with a willingness to obtain necessary certifications.
The predicted salary is between 66300 - 72400 $ per year.
Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 850 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim is to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.
About the role
Working as a Water Network Operator within Council's Water and Sewer Team, you'll take on varied, hands-on work across the operation, maintenance and construction of our water supply and sewerage systems. From maintaining pipes, meters and services to clearing sewer chokes and supporting infrastructure upgrades, your work will make a practical difference every day. You'll join a skilled, supportive team, work with a range of plant and equipment, and build valuable experience while helping provide safe, reliable services for our community.
This position offers:
- A permanent full-time 38 hour per week role with a 9-day fortnight
- A weekly salary of $1,274.83 - $1,389.56 plus allowances and superannuation
- Training and support to help you grow and develop within your role
- Access to Council's health and wellbeing benefits including fitness passport for you and your family and employee assistance program
- The chance to be part of a supportive team doing meaningful work for the Orange community
About You
If you are reliable, safety-minded and enjoy working as part of a team outdoors, we would love to hear from you. To be successful in this role, you will bring, or be willing to obtain:
- General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Current Medium Rigid (MR) Driver's Licence
- Confined Space Certificate
- Roads and Maritime Services Traffic Control Qualifications
- Certificate III Water Industry Operations or similar
Applications Close: Sunday, 25 October 2026
For any enquiries, please contact Works Supervisor - Construction - Water & Sewer, Nathan Dean, on 02 6393 8*** or Works Supervisor - Maintenance - Water & Sewer, Daniel Eassie on 02 6393 8***.
Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.
Water Network Operator employer: Orange City Council
Orange City Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises work-life balance with flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions. Our supportive and inclusive culture fosters collaboration and personal growth, offering excellent learning opportunities while you contribute to the community's long-term vision. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the Orange region, where job satisfaction and employee wellbeing are at the forefront of our mission.
