- Permanent / Full Time
- Salary: $68,489 - $76,980 gross p.a. plus 12% Super plus L1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
- 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with a 9 day fortnight
- Based from Shoalhaven Water Operations Depot, Flinders Road, South Nowra
- Applications close: Tuesday 16 September 2025 (at midnight)
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Construction Operator to join our Water Construction team within Shoalhaven Water. In this role, you will lead a work team in the construction and maintenance of water and sewer mains and pump stations across the Shoalhaven.
This position reports directly to the Major Construction Supervisor and working closely with internal teams and contractors to deliver high-quality infrastructure outcomes for our community. This includes:
- Construction of wastewater and water reticulation systems and pump stations.
- Removal of redundant water/wastewater assets including asbestos pipes.
- Direction of contractors on site including poly welders, under-borers and earth moving contractors.
- Responsible for supervision of deep excavation works in other Shoalhaven Water Operational teams to meet SafeWork requirements.
- Repair main breaks and maintenance rectification of reticulation systems.
- Installation of Pressure Sewer Units, water/fire services, formwork and general concreting.
- Undertaking scheduled maintenance of water and wastewater reticulation systems.
- Locate and clear sewer chokes (including the use of jet-washing machines, and CCTV equipment).
- Undertake frontline customer interaction in potentially challenging situations.
Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.
Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.
About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:
- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations, relevant trade qualifications or considerable experience in the maintenance or construction of wastewater/water systems.
- Demonstrated competence in construction work (i.e. concreting work), including the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
- Current MR Truck Licence or must obtain within 6 months.
- Demonstrated competency to operate a Backhoe or Excavator
- Current NSW First Aid certificate
- Current National WHS Construction card (SafeWork)
- Current NSW SafeWork Confined Spaces Entry certificate
- Current NSW SafeWork Traffic Controller Certificate
- Forklift certification
- Statement of Attainment for Removal of Non-Friable Asbestos
- Crane Operation and Dogging Certificate of Competency
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa).
Our ideal candidate is confident using equipment and machinery in the field and understands the ins and outs of water and sewer infrastructure. You'll have solid experience with deep excavation, including benching and shoring, and know how to read and work from engineering plans. If you work best with hands-on tasks, adhere to safety standards and take pride in your work while collaboratively working as part of a team-this is the job for you!
How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting
- Please list your qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
- What is your understanding of WHS on work sites?
Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.
For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.
Applications Close: Tuesday 16 September 2025 (at midnight)
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Daniel Price - Coordinator - Water Treatment - 02 4421 1707
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.
Benefits include:
- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Option of flexitime for indoor staff
- 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.
Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace
