Tamworth Regional Council

Specialist Operator – Water & Wastewater – Manilla/Barraba

Specialist Operator – Water & Waste Water – Manilla

Location:  Manilla, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Utilise your experience and interest in water & wastewater systems
• Operate & maintain water & wastewater treatment plants, water & sewer pump stations
• Operate and maintain water & sewer network systems

COULD THIS BE YOU?

Are you an experienced water industry professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused Specialist Operator – Water & Wastewater to join our team and help deliver reliable, high-quality water and wastewater services to our community. 

To be successful in this role you will ideally have completed a Certificate III in Water Industry or equivalent, but we will consider applicants that have been working in a related field or have experience operating plant and machinery.

Apart from skills and experience, we need a team member that is hard working, punctual and prepared to have a go at whatever job is thrown their way. We require a person that can work independently and who is also able to get along with other people working in a team.

The Specialist Operator – Water & Wastewater is responsible for:

• Perform general construction and maintenance to water and waste water reticulation including mains, manholes fittings and services.
• Operate, monitor and maintain water and waste water treatment systems and processes.
• Attend to customer requests and enquiries
• Contribute to the review and updating of internal business processes
• Comply with relevant budget processes and procedures ensuring appropriate charge numbers and costing codes are used.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations OR other recognised water and/or wastewater treatment qualification
• Workcover WHS Induction
• MR Drivers Licence
• NSW Public Health Certificate for Fluoride Systems

The position may be required to participate in a roster to provide out of hours and on call services to meet Council’s operational requirements and customer service obligations.

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Russell Lyne, Headworks Engineer, on 0435 537 051.

Salary Range: Grade 9 - $1,243.30 - $1,345.40 per week plus 12% superannuation and 10% Market Allowance. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026.

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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you’re aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

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