• Bring your Wastewater expertise to the City.
• Join a knowledgeable and supportive team.
• Make a positive impact in our community.

About the role

The City of Coffs Harbour has multiple opportunities for experienced Leading Hands to join our Water and Wastewater Services Team. The Leading Hand will be responsible for their team, ensuring works are completed in line with City standards and allocated tasks are managed to make the best use of plant, materials, time, and resources.

As a Leading Hand, you'll play an important role in operating, maintaining, and constructing the City's sewerage infrastructure. Your leadership will help us deliver high levels of service to our community members while fostering a positive and proactive team.

If you love working outdoors, solving problems, and connecting with the community, this could be the role for you!

Please refer to the attached position descriptions for further details.

About you

You will have proven experience in water or wastewater operations, with the ability to mentor other staff, communicate effectively, and support a culture of accountability, flexibility, and customer‑focused service. You have a strong understanding of Work Health and Safety practices, and a proactive approach to improving work methods, and the capacity to participate in an after‑hours on‑call roster when required.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience in construction, maintenance, repairs and operation of sewers and other relevant infrastructure including the laying of sewers and cutting in junctions.
• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or equivalent qualification
• MR licence
• National Construction Induction Training Certificate (White card).
• Confined Spaces
• Working at Heights
• Working near overhead powerlines

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary around $66,500 (plus 12% Super) + On Call Allowance + Live Sewer Allowance depending on your capabilities and experience.
• Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week
• Options to accrue RDO's and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements - long service leave after 5 years.
• Scope for performance-based salary increases.
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Jonathon Bell, Section Leader Water and Wastewater Services on jonathon.bell@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 02 6648 4889 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.