Inverell Shire Council

Network Assistant

• Do you have experience in water industry operations or labouring in water infrastructure?

• Already established in your career or only completed training?

• Would you like to work for an organisation with great benefits and a supportive culture?

The Network Assistant is responsible for assisting with the maintenance, repair and operation of Council's water and wastewater distribution networks. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will help ensure the delivery of safe and reliable water and wastewater services to the Inverell community.

About the Role

As a member of the Water Services Branch, you will assist with a broad range of operational activities associated with Council's water and wastewater networks, including:

• Assisting with the maintenance and repair of water distribution infrastructure including mains, services, valves, hydrants and reservoirs.
• Carrying out wastewater network maintenance and repair activities, including work associated with wastewater pump stations.
• Assisting with the installation of new water and wastewater services and connections.
• Participating in planned maintenance programs and emergency breakdown repairs.
• Operating hand tools, minor plant and two-way radio equipment.
• Receiving work instructions and contributing to the planning and delivery of jobs to meet quality, cost and time objectives.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures, Safe Work Method Statements and Site Safety Rules.
• Identifying opportunities for improvements, efficiencies and cost savings within the Water Services Branch.
• Providing a high standard of service to both internal and external customers.
• Participating in on-call and after-hours work as required.
• Undertaking other duties compatible with the skills, competence and training of the position.

Employment will be in accordance with theLocal Government (State) Award 2026. The position is classified asBand 1, Level 2, Grade 2and offers a salary range from$1,071.04 to $1,130.00 gross per week, depending on experience and progression within the grade. In addition, a Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions allowance of $0.534 per hour or a Level 2 Adverse Working Conditions allowance of $1.380 shall be paid where applicable.

Why work for Inverell Shire Council?

As one of the largest employers in the Inverell area Council provides a variety of opportunities and benefits to staff:

• Enjoy ongoing training and professional development in your field.
• Local government is a rewarding industry where you get to directly serve and work to improving the Inverell community for everyone.
• Council actively promotes a healthy work-life balance with health and wellbeing days, active social club, and a positive and friendly atmosphere among colleagues.

In addition to a collaborative and supportive work environment, staff at Inverell Shire Council enjoy a range of other benefits, including but not limited to:

• Access to flexible working arrangements.
• Salary packaging options, including remote area rental and remote area mortgage packaging and novated leasing!
• Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks Annual Leave, 1 week flexible MyLeave, and access to long service leave after only 5 years!
• Parental Leave entitlement of 14 weeks!

Do you think Inverell Shire Council may be a good fit for you? Then click Submit an application below and give us a little information about you and someone shall be in touch to talk to you.

Examples of qualifications or training that would be advantageous:

• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations, or another relevant trade qualification in conjunction with suitable industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a team.
• NSW Class C drivers licence.
• SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card ('White Card').
• High Risk Work Licence for Dogging (DG).
• Enter and work in confined spaces unit of competency.
• Liquefied Chlorine Gas Induction training.
• Conduct civil construction excavator operations unit of competency.
• Identify, locate and protect underground services unit of competency.
• Work safely in the vicinity of overhead electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker unit of competency.
• Completion of an approved course for supervisors.
• Knowledge and skills in the use of computer applications including e-mail, Microsoft Office suite, and other work-related devices and systems.

Don't have any or all of the above? That's OK, we still want to hear from you! Submit an application and detail what criteria you meet and we shall be in touch.

Do you have any questions about the role, about working for Council, or anything else? Please contact Council's Water and Sewer Coordinator Adam Woodbury on (02) 6728 8200, or Council's Workforce Services team on (02) 6728 8246 and we will answer any questions you might have.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of theLocal Government (State) Award2026. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council