Warrumbungle Shire Council

Water Technical Officer

Department:Warrumbungle Water

Reports to:Manager Warrumbungle Water

Salary Range:$71,647 - $83,265 per annum + superannuation

Looking to build a meaningful career in the water industry? We’re seeking a Water Technical Officer to support the delivery of safe, reliable, and compliant water and sewer services across the Warrumbungle region. This is an excellent entry-level to early career opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in water operations who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and contributing to essential community infrastructure.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in recording, analysing, and interpreting water operations data to support informed decision-making. Reporting is a critical component of the position—you’ll prepare clear, accurate, and compliant reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies. You’ll also assist with monitoring, sampling, and water testing, combining office-based analysis with occasional field work (approximately one day per fortnight, depending on operational needs). Your ability to turn data into meaningful insights will directly support system performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

You’ll also contribute to minor operational investigations, troubleshooting issues across water and sewer systems, and supporting the delivery of small projects. If you’re interested in developing project skills, this role offers hands-on experience with guidance and training provided. A key responsibility includes administering liquid trade waste regulatory functions, including inspections, correspondence, and follow-ups—ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

Success in this role requires someone who can work independently with minimal supervision, while still supporting the broader team. Strong written communication and report writing skills are essential, along with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders including field crews, contractors, and the community. If you’re analytical, detail-oriented, and motivated to grow your career in water and wastewater services, this is a fantastic opportunity to get started and develop your expertise.

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This position can be located in Coonabarabran or Coolah.

Coolah is situated on the picturesque Coolaburragundy River and nestled in a valley of the Liverpool Range. The town is surrounded by undulating hills and fertile river flats and is an attractive service town for the surrounding agricultural district. Only an hour south east of Coonabarabran, close to major centres of Dubbo and Mudgee, and with the nearby Coolah Tops National Park offering rugged natural beauty and adventure, Coolah delivers the best of country living.

Coonabarabran, known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, which is midway between Melbourne and Brisbane and is known for its magnificent landscape and stunning night skies. The town has medical services, excellent schools, a variety of sporting and social clubs and a thriving tourism industry. With the nearby Warrumbungle National Park, which is also Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, there is plenty to do and explore whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation.

Selection criteria include:

• Relevant qualifications in water operations
• Demonstrated understanding of water and sewer system operations, compliance requirements, and water quality standards.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to undertake system investigations, interpret data, and contribute to solutions for operational issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, contractors and the community.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records in a technical setting.
• Understanding of WHS responsibilities and commitment to regulatory compliance in water and sewer services.
• Current NSW Class C Driver Licence
• White card or willing to obtain.

It is a plus if you have experience with asset management systems, GIS or SCADA platforms (or similar).

Benefits of working for Council

Council is committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including

• Great leave opportunities
  • Long service leave after 5 years
  • 1 RDO every 4 weeks
  • Paid parental and concurrent parental leave
  • Carer’s leave
  • 3 weeks sick leave per year including up to 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
  • Purchase additional leave or cash out leave
  • Deferred leave scheme – eg work three years at 75% of your pay and have the following year off at 75% of your pay!
• Support for training and professional development
  • Formal training opportunities
  • Access to thousands of free online training courses
• Weekly pay cycle
• Mobile phone allowance available if you bring your own device
• Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Hybrid work and flexible hours by agreement and subject to role requirements
• Wellness – we want you to be at your best self so you and your immediate family members have access to our employee assistance program with TELUS Health One
• Free annual flu vaccinations and bi-annual skin cancer checks available
• PPE provided
• Generous uniform allowance

About Warrumbungle Shire Council

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran.

With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. Council is proud to be an equal opportunity and child safe employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government.

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Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 19 April 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held 28 April 2026. The final date will be confirmed with preferred candidates after applications have closed and shortlisting has been completed.

For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.