Your New Role:
We’re seeking a motivated and technically skilled professional to join our Water and Sewer team as a Technical Officer Water and Sewer Operations.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery and optimisation of essential water and wastewater infrastructure services that support our community and environment.
Reporting to the Water and Sewer Operations Manager, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of operational renewals programs, asset condition assessments, minor capital works and technical support activities across Council’s water and sewer infrastructure.
You will work closely with operational teams, contractors and stakeholders to improve system performance, maintain compliance with industry standards and contribute to the reliable operation of critical community assets.
For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in engineering or a related discipline, or significant experience in water operations.
- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations.
- Experience in capital works programming and project management.
- Demonstrated budget management experience.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Knowledge of water and sewer legislation, standards and operational processes.
About Us:
Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.
We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.8 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.
Why Join Us?
As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:
- A temporary full-time position until March 2029, 35-hour work week.
- Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO).
- Weekly salary of $1,776.69 to $1,999.68 (plus superannuation).
- A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
- Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
- Career development and learning opportunities.
- Novated Leasing and salary packaging options.
- A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
- A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.
Interested?
Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:
- A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
- Your current resume.
Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Have questions? Please contact John Nelson, Water and Sewer Operations Manager, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.
Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.
- Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position.
- Current immunisations against tetanus, Hepatitis A & B or willingness to obtain these vaccinations is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position.
If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email [email protected]
Thank you and good luck with your application.
Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.
