Coordinator Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Lead the delivery of essential water and wastewater services for our community
- Join a skilled, dedicated team protecting public health and the environment
- Make a real, visible impact every day
About the role
The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking an experienced and motivated Coordinator Water & Wastewater Treatment to join our Water & Wastewater Services team.
This dynamic leadership role is responsible for coordinating the safe, efficient and compliant operation and maintenance of the City's water treatment and wastewater reclamation facilities. You'll provide technical guidance, operational leadership and support to Superintendents & Leading Hands, ensuring treatment infrastructure performs to required service standards and regulatory obligations.
The role offers a strong mix of people leadership, technical oversight and operational coordination, supported by data, systems and real-time monitoring.
Key focus areas include:
- Lead operations to ensure safe, reliable and compliant treatment services
- Coordinate maintenance programs, works and contractor activities
- Oversee systems, data and performance monitoring (including SCADA)
- Build a high-performing team through leadership, coaching and development
- Ensure strong compliance, governance and risk management practices
You'll enjoy a rewarding mix of people leadership, technical challenge and operational responsibility, with the opportunity to make a real impact by delivering vital services to the community every day.
If you're passionate about leading teams, solving complex operational challenges, and driving reliable service delivery—this is your opportunity to make a difference.
This position will be required to be on call outside of normal working hours with payment as applicable as per the award.
For more information, please refer to the attached Position Description.
About you
If you're an experienced water industry professional who leads with confidence and a practical, solutions-focused approach, we want to hear from you!
You will communicate clearly, build strong teams, and balance operational delivery with safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
You'll bring:
- A strong commitment to WHS, environmental management and risk-based decision making
- Proven experience leading teams, contractors and maintenance programs
- Solid technical knowledge of water and wastewater treatment operations
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills
- Confidence using SCADA, asset/maintenance systems and Microsoft tools
What's on offer?
- Competitive salary from around $98K - $107.5K, depending on your capabilities and experience + 12% superannuation
- Additionally, Live Sewer Allowance and on-call allowances when applicable.
- Embrace a permanent, full-time position with a commitment of 38 hours per week.
- Look forward to performance-based salary increases that reward your hard work and dedication!
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Certificate IV in Water Operations (or equivalent recognised qualification).
- Demonstrated significant experience in water and wastewater treatment operations and maintenance.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including supervision and coordination of staff and contractors (or a relevant tertiary qualification in leadership/management).
- General Construction Induction (White Card).
- Current Class C Driver Licence.
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
Hear from our General Manager, Murray "Muz" Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!
Want to chat?
If you have any questions in relation to the position, please reach out to Matthew Gittoes, Team Leader Water and Wastewater Treatment via phone 0427 105 100 or email matt.gittoes@chcc.nsw.gov.au
If you have any questions in relation to your application or the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email - 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.