Water & Wastewater Operator at Yass Valley Council

Job Description:

Latest job information from Yass Valley Council for the position of Water & Wastewater Operator. If the Water & Wastewater Operator vacancy in New South Wales matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Overview

Location: Yass, NSW

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Job Category: Infrastructure & Assets

Closing Date: 4.01.2026

Be a part of a team making a difference in our growing community. At Yass Valley Council, we’re committed to empowering our team to thrive while contributing to the growth and well-being of our region. If you like practical, hands-on work, enjoy mathematics, analysing and solving problems, then dive into a career as a Water & Wastewater Operator.

• Operate, maintain and monitor the water treatment plant, pump stations, reservoirs and water reticulation assets.
• Operate, maintain and monitor sewage treatment plants, sewage pump stations and sewer reticulation assets.
• Participate in the construction and repair of water reticulation and sewer reticulation assets.
• Carry out water quality tests and keep accurate records of results.
• Assist with any other tasks related to the Water and Wastewater Section.

• A 38-hour working week, over a 9-day fortnight
• Access to 6.5 weeks long service leave after 5 years
• 4 weeks paid annual leave
• Access to 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• Access to 2 health and wellbeing days (taken from sick leave entitlements)
• Adverse Working Conditions Allowance

• A supportive environment and collaborative team to assist you to reach your career goals
• Opportunities for temporary transfers and higher duties arrangements
• Career growth through internal job opportunities
• Job security in a Local Government position
• Access to e-learning platforms and other development opportunities

• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued and EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• Health & Wellbeing program - annual flu vaccinations and injury prevention program.
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) service for you and your family.

Simply upload your resume and a cover letter outlining how you will achieve the key requirements of the role. Answer the pre-employment questions in the online Application Form and you’re done!

For help with your application, contact HR on (02) 6226 9251. For specific role questions, contact Aaron Shepherd, Coordinator Water & Wastewater on (02) 6226 1477

To apply for this position, applicants must have the right to work in Australia and pass relevant pre-employment checks. Yass Valley Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and communities. Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

Job Info:

• Company: Yass Valley Council
• Position: Water & Wastewater Operator
• Work Location: New South Wales
• Country: AU

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