Location: Dubbo, New South Wales
Employment type: Full-time
Description
At the heart of community, at the start of the future, Dubbo Regional Council invites you to shape our region as the new Water Sewer Mechanical Coordinator. As Water & Sewer Mechanical Coordinator you'll play a key role in shaping the future of water and sewer services, owning outcomes, developing capability, and working with a supportive team to ensure safety and quality.
You'll Make an Impact By
* Owning the safe and effective operation of water and sewer mechanical assets, ensuring best‐practice outcomes from start to finish
* Applying your practical trade background (including carpentry and plumbing skills) to solve problems on the ground
* Leading with a strong safety mindset, promoting safe systems of work across teams and contractors
* Managing stakeholder communication and delivering completed works you can confidently stand behind
* Growing a strong team culture through hands‐on leadership and knowledge sharing
What You'll Bring
* Trade qualification in Engineering Mechanical Trade or equivalent with extensive post‐trade experience
* Demonstrated experience working in the water industry, particularly treating water and wastewater
* Demonstrated ability to lead a team and manage stakeholder relationships
* Administrative skills demonstrating competent literacy, numeracy and intermediate computer skills
* Experience in contractor management and understanding critical asset management
We Would Also Love You To Have (Desirable)
* Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification or experience
* Experience with fluid hydraulics and pneumatics
Salary and Benefits
This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $92,580 to $107,591. A leaseback vehicle is also available.
You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits including:
* 35‐hour work week with flexible options and generous leave allowances
* Salary‐packaging options such as Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self‐education expenses and disability/income protection insurance
* Staff Excellence Awards and a supportive team environment with an active social club
* Health and wellbeing programmes such as a Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination and the Employee Assistance Program
Pre‐employment health assessment required. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.
Applications close 9:00am, Monday 25th May 2026.
Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
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