Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

Sewer Operations Attendant

About the Opportunity

At PMHC, every employee plays a part in working together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this, we are seeking a Sewer Operations Attendant to join our Utilities
Operations team.

In this role, you will undertake construction and
maintenance activities across Council's sewer and water networks, helping to
deliver essential services to our community. You will work both independently
and as part of a team, ensuring works are completed safely and to the required
standards.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• General
  Induction White Card
• Current
  HR Driver Licence or willing to obtain HR license prior to being appointed
• Ability
  and willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call roster
• Understanding
  of Work Health and Safety requirements
• Ability
  to work safely with minimal supervision
• Strong
  teamwork and communication skills
• Commitment
  to providing excellent customer service

On a typical day, you will:

• Undertake
  sewer and water construction and maintenance works
• Operate
  and maintain plant, tools and equipment
• Assist
  with traffic control and worksite safety
• Respond
  to operational incidents and emergencies as required
• Identify
  and report safety hazards
• Work
  in accordance with WHS, environmental and Council requirements
• Interact
  professionally with customers and the community
• Participate
  in planned and unplanned overtime as required
• Participate
  in the after-hours on-call roster

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment type: Permanent, full-time role (38 hours per
week with 9-day fortnight)

Salary (exclusive of 12% super): Starting salary of $1214.70
per week with the opportunity for competency-based progression up to $1359.63
per week.

Allowance: Adverse working level 1, on call and sewer choke
allowance

Benefits:

• Fortnightly RDO
• PPE provided
• Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Career development opportunities
• Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

Questions?

If you would
like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role,
please contact Kye Taylor, Sewer Operations Coordinator on 02 6581 8600.

Interested in Applying?

Please complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to the essential and desirable criteria within the position description, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.

You will find the position description when you apply for the role.

You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.

Applications Close: Wednesday the 17th June 2026 at 11:30pm.

Notes:

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

Please upload documents in PDF format.

We often ask our preferred applicants to complete pre-employment checks. This may include: Reference Checks; National Criminal Police Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working with Children Check Verification.

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