• Lead hands-on water operations that keep our community flowing
• Be part of a skilled team delivering essential water infrastructure
• Permanent full-time opportunity with great conditions and benefits

About the role

As a Leading Hand Water, you will play a key role in the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of water infrastructure across the City. Working closely with Supervisors and operational teams, you'll lead by example on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to required technical and environmental standards. You will also support service delivery through effective coordination of resources, cost monitoring, and contribution to continuous improvement initiatives.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

You are an experienced water industry professional with strong technical capability and a practical leadership style. You bring well-developed safety awareness, the ability to supervise works on site, and a commitment to quality customer service. Your background in water mains operations, combined with relevant qualifications and licences, enables you to confidently support teams, contractors and the wider community.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary (from $64.000) depending on your capabilities and experience + allowances + 12% superannuation + take home vehicle
• Permanent full time - 38 hours per week
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements +9 day fortnight RDO
• On-call allowances in line with the Award and Enterprise Agreement!
• 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

Hear from our General Manager, Murray "Muz" Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Lachlan Stretton, Coordinator Water Operations on lachlan.stretton@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 0411 738 818 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.