Network Operator - Water and Sewer

Job Reference: req57
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Applications close: 30/08/2026

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community. Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient. We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.


ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

Our Water and Sewer Delivery team are a high performing, established crew providing a critical service to the Singleton Community. Working in small teams, they collaborate and cooperate with each other to provide operation, installation, maintenance and repair works for Council’s water and sewer distribution systems. 

The Network Operator - Water and Sewer is responsible for operating, maintaining and constructing water and sewer network systems, including planned, reactive and preventative maintenance duties. The position is required to follow instructions, procedures and standards and work in a manner to minimise safety, health and environmental impacts at all times.  This position involves interactions with customers, the community, other Water and Sewer service units and business units across the organisation to ensure planned work and future scheduled works are completed successfully and with minimal disruption.

A typical day might include:

• Independently carry out work relating to the operation, maintenance and construction of water and sewer reticulation including: new mains, fittings and service construction along with property connections, repairs and maintenance, installation, testing, replacement and repairs of water meters, associated pipework and sewer service connection point, sewer main and connection inspection, cleaning, repairs and maintenance and installation and maintenance of Pressure Sewer System / scheme and traffic control;
• Working in pairs or small groups to complete major repair or replacement works;
• Restoration of customer assets after maintenance repairs, such as concrete paths, fences, gates, paving, landscaping, lawns and plants;
• Assist with the location, use and interpretation of plans, drawings, procedures and guidelines specific to the water industry.

Your experience in water and sewer, construction and/or plumbing industry will be complemented by a Certificate III Water Operations qualification, or willingness to obtain as supported under Council's Learning and Development Protocol.

It would be advantageous if you currently held, or can demonstrate a willingness and ability to obtain, through Council provided training (at no cost to you), the following:

• Class MR or above licence
• Implement traffic control
• Confined space entry
• Safe working at Heights
• Dogman certification
• Operate high pressure jetting water system
• Working near overhead powerlines
• AQF3 Chemical safety

This position is offered on a Permanent, Full-time basis working 76 hours per fortnight on a team-based 9-day fortnight. This position participates in the on-call roster.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 7 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $2711 - $3050 per fortnight plus:

Market Allowance: $329 per fortnight
Retention Allowance: $2,142 after 12 months service
Superannuation: 12% superannuation and other award allowances in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.
In addition to the base salary, a daily on-call allowance that equates to up to $463 per week when rostered, and regular overtime are available.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Work from home
• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE?
To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.
Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description here.

INTERESTED?
For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Michael Barnett - Coordinator Water and Sewer Delivery on 0403 342 212.

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

Singleton Council is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants who will be working with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 30/08/2026.