Snowy Monaro Regional Council is currently seeking motivated and safety-focused individuals to join our Water & Wastewater team, with multiple positions available across the region.
If you’re a team player who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in maintaining essential community services, we want to hear from you.
In these roles, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring the region’s water and wastewater systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards, helping to support the health and wellbeing of our community every day.
In return we can offer: -
- Competitive salary and allowances
- Learning and development opportunities
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 15 days sick leave
- Long Service leave after 5 years (fulltime employees)
- Novated leasing
- Access to yearly skin check and flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program, including corporate discounts
Positions available: -
Operator Network (Cooma, Jindabyne) $67,487/year + allowances – carry out a variety of tasks in the repair & maintenance of the water wastewater networks
Team Leader Drainage (Jindabyne) $72,822/year + allowances – lead a small team of network operators servicing broken pipes, valve replacements, sewer chokes and general maintenance
Team Leader Reticulation (Jindabyne) $72,822/year + allowances – lead a team carrying out water meter replacements, repairs and maintenance of the network
Operator Network (Civil Maintenance) (Cooma) $67,487/year + allowances - work in a team maintaining our water wastewater network completing a variety of civil tasks
Trainee Water Wastewater (Jindabyne & Bombala) – kickstart your career and learn on the job whilst gaining a qualification in a rapidly growing industry. Salary dependent upon age.
Assistant Technician (Temporary 12 months, Jindabyne) $69,362/year + allowances – work across the water and sewer plants and also carry out repairs and maintenance of all water wastewater assets
Team Leader Network (Bombala) $72,822/year + allowances - lead a team maintaining and repairing water and sewer pipes and general maintenance of the network
Team Leader Civil Maintenance (Cooma) $72,822/year + allowances - manage a small team maintaining our water wastewater network completing a variety of civil tasks
All roles require (at a minimum*) -
- Current drivers licence
- General Construction White Card
- Demonstrated ability to operate small plant and hand tools competently
- Willingness to obtain further training in the water industry
- with the exception of trainees
Being an essential service to the community, you should be prepared for after-hours work and on-call work. A willingness to obtain relevant vaccinations is also required to ensure your health and safety.
Take the next step in your career and contribute to essential services that make a real difference in your community!
How to Apply:
To apply for a position, please read the Position Description linked and provide a cover letter clearly outlining which role you are interested in and how your skills and experience match the essential criteria for that position.
Applicants that do not address the selection criteria for the relevant position risk not being considered for the role.
Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 14 June 2026.
Tip: Good applications will demonstrate that you have what is needed to be successful in this role. You can use your cover letter to highlight your skills, abilities and experience, and how they meet the requirements of the job, as well as introducing yourself and explaining why you want to work with us here at Council.
Enquiries
For any enquiries relating the role, please contact our Recruitment Officer
Email: [email protected]
Ph: 1300 345 345
At Snowy Monaro Regional Council, we are committed to providing EEO and embracing diversity. We are an inclusive workforce which reflects the unique region, community, and customers we serve. In addition to providing an encouraging and positive environment, Council is a smoke free work environment.
Please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or perform the requirements of the role.
