Eurobodalla Shire Council

Water and Sewer Technical Officer

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This position is a full-time role in the Infrastructure Services team based at the Moruya Administration Office. The successful candidate will provide technical support, assistance and advice to ensure the provision of quality water and sewer services.

Your main duties will include:

• Provide administrative and technical support in relation to water and sewer operations, maintenance and construction.
• Liaise with and advise builders, developers, architects, engineers, designers and the community regarding Council’s requirements on water and sewer policies, standards and practices.
• Carry out investigations and prepare concept plans for water and sewer construction works.
• Prepare contract documents and construction cost estimates for water and sewer construction works.
• Monitor and report on project expenditures.
• Monitor and operate SCADA and Telemetry systems and participate in a duty roster to provide after-hours support when required.

About you

You will be able to put your Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering to use in this position. You will enjoy liaising with a range of stakeholders and be good at building strong relationships. Your understanding of the role of Local Government engineers will ensure success in this position. Your application will further demonstrate the following:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment.
• Sound computer skills.
• Experience in water and sewer investigation, design and industry standards.
• Experience in construction and contract management.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $91,853.58 to $100,809.69 gross per annum consisting of:

• $82,379.89 to $90,412.28 base salary
• $9,473.69 to $10,397.41 superannuation (at 11.5%)

When required by Council, participation in an on call roster is part of this position. An allowance is paid when on call.

An offer of employment for this position is subject to medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Sarah Lunau on 02 4474 7458.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11:00pm Wednesday 5 March 2025.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.