Looking for hands-on work where no two days are the same? Join our team and help deliver essential water services for the community of Bathurst.
We’re seeking a motivated Water Service Operator to support the maintenance of council’s treated and raw water reticulation networks and infrastructure. If you enjoy outdoor work and problem-solving, this could be the role for you.
This position helps ensure water supplied to the residents of Bathurst meets health requirements, environmental standards, and community expectations.
The Water Service Operator works as part of a team that operates and maintains Council’s treated and raw water reticulation networks. The focus of the role is to inspect, maintain and operate valves and hydrants as part of planned maintenance, planned works, emergency works, and water quality management.
The successful applicant will be able to work in a team environment while carrying out a variety of tasks.
To view the Position summary click here
- Sound knowledge in the operation and maintenance of a reticulation network, including valves and hydrants
- Sound understanding of water hydraulics
- Ability to work on a rotating on-call roster and outside ordinary hours when required
- Sound Work Health and Safety Awareness and Understanding
- Current NSW Driver licence minimum Class C
- WHS Construction Induction (White Card)
- Sound knowledge in the metric system of measurement
- Experience in the utilisation of small plant used in the construction industry
- Proven ability to lead a small team
- Certificate III in Water Operations (or an ability to obtain within 12 months)
Work/Life Balance enjoy a rostered day off every second week to recharge and reset
Generous Leave Entitlements to support your personal and family needs
Fitness Passport to Stay active and healthy
Training & Development to expand your skills
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services
Salary: $1,237.70 to $1,300.25 per week + 12% superannuation
Position Status: Permanent – Full-time
Hours of work: 38 hours per week with an RDO every second week and the ability to work on a rotating on-call roster outside of ordinary hours.
Application closing date: Sunday, 3 August 2026, at 11.30pm
Contact Officer: Kristian Miller – 6333 6296
To apply, please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You will need to upload a Resume to complete the application.
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Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.
Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.
Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.
