Water Network Operator

About Orange City Council

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 - 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.

View the Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council’s website)

Why Join Us? 

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

Ready to be a part of it? Apply by submitting your resume and a brief response why this opportunity is the right fit for you.

Applications Close: Tuesday, 25 August 2026

For any enquiries, please contact Works Supervisor – Construction – Water & Sewer, Nathan Dean, on 02 •••• •280 or Works Supervisor – Maintenance – Water & Sewer, Daniel Eassie on 02 •••• •062.

Visit www.orange.nsw.gov.au to learn more about Orange City Council.

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.