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Closing date: 1/02/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Location: Sewer Treatment Plants, Wagga Wagga NSW Wiradjuri Country
Department: Infrastructure Services
Employment type: Permanent Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Water Reclamation Team Labourer to join our dynamic Sewer and Stormwater division. This full-time, permanent role is responsible for maintaining Sewage Treatment Plant grounds and equipment to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
* One (1) permanent, full-time position (38 hours per week).
* Remuneration package of $2,225.88 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $2,671.06 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).
* Access to Council's Nine (9) Day Fortnight Arrangement.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Generous leave entitlements.
* Please note: Rates of pay for all Council employees aged between 15-18 years of age are paid in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, Clause 32. Junior and Trainee Employment. For further information, please see Council's Junior Rates of Pay Fact Sheet.
Your new role:
As part of a collaborative team, you will undertake a variety of labouring and maintenance tasks, including grounds maintenance, equipment cleaning, and site safety activities. You will also have the opportunity to assist operators and maintenance team members in carrying out essential work.
Key Responsibilities
This position will be responsible:
* Perform general grounds maintenance tasks including mowing, whipper snipping, and housekeeping.
* Clean and maintain process units such as filters, clarifiers, and inlet works.
* Provide assistance to operators and the maintenance team under the guidance of the Supervisor.
* Safely operate and maintain small plant, tools, and equipment (both hand and power tools).
* Complete site safety documentation and other required forms in accordance with council standards.
Essential Requirements
* Class C Driver's Licence.
* General Construction Induction Training Card (White Card).
* Proven experience in grounds maintenance (highly desirable).
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Strong time management and planning skills.
* Clear and effective communication skills.
In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation, the successful applicant is required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Q-Fever and will be asked to provide evidence of this.
What is next?
Applications close Sunday, 1 February 2026 at 11.59pm AEDST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 9 February 2026.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Stephen McKay, Water Reclamation Strategic Advisor on
As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.
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Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.