Job Summary
Location: Nowra, New South Wales. Employment: Full-time (38 hours per week with a 9-day fortnight, Monday to Friday).
* Salary: $60,812 – $68,355 gross p.a. plus 12% Super and L1 Adverse Working Conditions allowance.
* Recruitment pool may be created for ongoing opportunities over the next 6 months across various locations of the Shoalhaven region including Northern, Central & Southern Water & Wastewater Teams.
* Closure date: Monday, 25 May 2026 (midnight).
About The Role
This permanent full-time position works 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm with a 9‐day fortnight. Attendants may be on an on‐call roster every 4 to 14 weeks, depending on the work area. The role supports sewerage operations, maintenance and construction works.
* Assist in the construction of water/wastewater mains, including installation of new, replacement and interconnection works.
* Carry out repairs and maintenance, including scheduled maintenance of hydrants, valves, pumping stations, mains and reservoirs.
* Respond to emergency breakdown work as required.
* Inspect, maintain and repair sewer mains and pipes, manholes, water and wastewater pumping stations and fittings on truck mains.
About You
* Current class C driver's licence.
* Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa).
* Self‐motivated, team‐working, committed to learning and comfortable with manual labour.
Benefits
* Generous leave entitlements.
* Long Service Leave after 5 years.
* Option of flexitime for indoor staff.
* 9‐day fortnight for outdoor staff.
* Flexible and remote working arrangements.
* Novated lease arrangements.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP); discounted health insurance.
* Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award and Council policies.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and applicants with disability can request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.
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