Applications are invited for the position ofNetwork Assistant, based at Council's Inverell Works Centre. The successful applicant shall be an operative responsible for assisting with the carrying out of the maintenance program, repair works and new connections associated with the operation of the water and wastewater distribution systems.
Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:
Essential Criteria:
Qualifications
- NSW School Certificate/ Record of School Achievement or equivalent;
- NSW Class C Drivers Licence;
- SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card (‘White Card’).
Desirable Criteria:
Qualifications
- NSW Class MR Drivers Licence, or ability and willingness to obtain one;
- National Licence to perform High Risk Work for Dogging (DG), or ability and willingness to obtain one;
- Traffic Controller Certificate, or ability and willingness to obtain one;
- Confined Spaces Certificate, or ability and willingness to obtain one;
- Liquefied Chlorine Gas Level 1 Induction training, or ability and willingness to complete;
- Asbestos Awareness training, or ability and willingness to complete;
- Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker training, or ability and willingness to complete; and
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in water and/or wastewater network maintenance desirable but not essential.
Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of theLocal Government (State) Award 2023. The classification for the position will be up to Operational Band 1, Level 2, Grade 2. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,029.85 to $1,086.54 gross per week. In addition, an Adverse Working Conditions Allowance will be paid where applicable. As this position is considered to be in an at-risk category, Council requires that the successful applicant receive vaccinations for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B at Council’s expense.
Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council's Water and Sewer Coordinator, Adam Woodbury on (02) 6728 8200.
Applicants must address the selection criteria as listed. Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Sunday, 7th June 2026 at 11:59pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.
Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council
