Closing date: 25/02/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time Location: Narrandera Department: Infrastructure Compensation: Weekly AUD $1,399.92 - $1,627.16 Employment type: Full Time
Narrandera Shire Council is one of the largest employers in the Shire, with over 120 employees, offering over 30 services. We help shape our future and strive to make our community a great place to live.
At Council we proudly focus on career progression and further education for our employees. Council offers a healthy work and lifestyle balance and provides employees with the opportunity to positively contribute to our community.
Narrandera Shire is on Wiradjuri Country and is in the heart of the Riverina. Based along Murrumbidgee River, we are famous for our natural assets and sporting lifestyle, quality education and health services, a wide range of housing,
Located one hour’s drive from both Wagga Wagga and Griffith, with daily flights to and from Sydney, plus bus and train services, it is the ideal choice for regional living.
About the role
This position is responsible for leading staff to carry out maintenance, construction and treatment plant operation activities within the Water and Sewer Department. These activities include supervision and planning of pipelaying, sewer jetting, hydrant maintenance, repairing manholes, replacing service lines, replacing water meters and many other tasks. It also includes supervision of the water and sewer treatment plants. Procurement of materials for the maintenance, construction and treatment plants is also a part of this role.
There are two interchangeable variations of the role (shown below) with the occupants being rotated as required.
Water and Sewer Team Leader – ConstructionWater and Sewer Team Leader – Maintenance and OperationsThe position will also be responsible for controlling the Water and Sewer emergency phone when they are on call, and responding to these calls as required, as well as allocating resources such as other on call staff, plant and equipment.
Duties
Water Sewer Operations, Maintenance and Construction - Overseeing operation, maintenance and construction of Narrandera Shire's water treatment and distribution, sewer collection and treatment and water recycling assets.Supervision - Supervising staff and contractors to achieve the expected objectives and outcomes determined by Council.Administration - Accurately completing all documentation necessary for Council's records in accordance with Council's policies and procedures. Customer Service - Ensuring customer service is provided in a prompt, friendly, helpful and courteous manner and in accordance with Council's procedures and requirements. Communication - Providing timely reports to the Water Sewer Manager on the progress of programs, the resolution of customer requests and any legal and regulatory issues.
Culture
Our inclusive culture promotes staff engagement and enables us to attract and retain the best talent.
Some of our strategies and programs include:
Merit-based recruitment practicesWorkplace adjustments for persons with disabilityOpportunities for persons of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander originWork experience and school based apprentice placementsFlexible work arrangements including access to Rostered Day Off (RDO) schemes and generous leave provision
Benefits
Some key benefits of working at Narrandera Shire Council include:Flexible Work ArrangementsActive Health and Wellbeing ProgramLearning and development programAll Uniforms and PPE is suppliedSalary Sacrifice SuperannuationSalary Packaging Opportunities
Active Social Club
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