We have an excited opportunity for an experienced person to fill a permanent, full-time position as Pump Station Attendant. If you are interested in the operation of Council's sewer and stormwater pump stations, we would like to hear from you!
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Remuneration of $2,314.88 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $2,777.86 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).
- On-call and overtime available pending operational requirements.
- Access to Council's Nine (9) Day Fortnight Arrangement.
- Excellent training and development opportunities available to staff.
- Generous leave entitlements.
*Please note: Rates of pay for all Council employees aged between 15-18 years of age are paid in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award. Junior and Trainee Employment. For further information, please see Council's Junior Rates of Pay Fact Sheet.
Your new role:
In this role, you will be part of the Infrastructure Services team carrying out maintenance of Council's sewer and stormwater pump stations.
As the Pump Station Attendant, you will be responsible for:
- Undertaking pump station operations including plant, fittings and pump repairs and maintenance; chemical dosage; wet and dry well and tank maintenance; and sewer line camera work; and
- You will also have the opportunity to undertake additional duties including maintenance of lawns and gardens, ground maintenance and plant operation as required.
What you will need to succeed:
We are looking for someone with:
- Class MR Driver's Licence.
- General Construction Induction Training Card (White Card).
- Demonstrated experience relevant to the role.
- A strong commitment to Work, Health and Safety.
- Ability to work in a team environment; and
- Be committed to quality in your work and be willing to participate in an on-call roster.
In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation applicants are required to be vaccinated and provide evidence for Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; and Q-Fever.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Council acknowledges that applicants may use AI tools to assist with preparing their application. If you do, please ensure your application reflects your own skills and experience. Candidates progressing through the recruitment process should be prepared to discuss and expand on all aspects of their application, including their responses to the focus questions.
What is next?
Applications close Sunday, 22 November 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 30 November 2026.
For further information, please visit: https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs
As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.
https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/the-council/working-with-council/why-work-in-wagga
Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.
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