Operator Network

Posted: 05/08/2026 Closing Date: 23/08/2026 Salary: $70,187.00 - $77,473.00 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Cooma Job Category: Water and Wastewater

Job Description

Package: $70,187 - $77,473 + 12% Super (Grade 5 of the SMRC Salary System 2026-2027)

Position Description: Operator Network

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday, 23rd August 2026

About The Region: The Snowy Monaro region is a unique and culturally diverse region of south-east NSW. From our history of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, our proud agricultural industry and popular ski resorts, we are a region that has a lot to offer. With fantastic lifestyle choices, whether you are an adventure seeker or prefer the finer things in life, we really can offer it all, and all within close proximity to our nation’s capital Canberra. The Snowy Mountains region is packed with year-round experiences with so much more than snow sports and alpine walks. Glorious wildflowers blanket the alpine landscape of Kosciuszko National Park during summer, and if you love adventure sports there's rock climbing, kayaking, caving, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, and 4WD touring activities to get your heart racing. Explore the famous Snowy River, and go skiing or snowboarding on the slopes of Perisher and Thredbo - or camp under the stars at some of the most picturesque campgrounds in NSW. You'll never forget the rugged alpine scenery of Australia's largest national park. Snowy Monaro Regional Council employs over 380 staff from all walks of life and working with us will give you the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful surrounds, progress your career and make a difference in our local community.

About the Role:

• Contribute to the delivery of quality water and wastewater services to the community
• Undertake installation, maintenance and monitoring works on Council’s water and wastewater network including water supply and wastewater drainage systems ensuring compliance with legislative requirements
• Document, monitor and review water and wastewater data in electronic and hard copy format, reporting anomalies as required
• Contribute to cross-team collaboration through information and knowledge sharing and providing support for maintenance and operations of treatment plants
• Establish and maintain customer and stakeholder relationships through effective communication to ensure positive outcomes
• Be available for weekend and on-call rosters and be available to respond to emergency callouts when required
• Monitor own work performance and progress towards the delivery of work plan goals and report on progress to team leaders
• Use resources efficiently, effectively and responsibly to complete tasks that either contribute to or directly deliver services
• Contribute to the performance of Council: demonstrate professional conduct, make the best use of knowledge, experience and skills and be accountable for own decisions and actions
• Contribute to a safe workplace: comply with legislative and organisational requirements and be accountable for own decisions and actions

About You:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current Class C drivers’ licence
• Construction Induction White Card
• Ability and willingness to work weekend and on-call rosters and be available to respond to emergency callouts when required
• Physically fit to complete all aspects of the position
• Certification III in Water Industry Operations or willing to obtain within 24 months
• Traffic Controller Certificate or willing to obtain within 12 months
• Drivers Licence MR (Medium Rigid) or willing to obtain within 12 months
• Certificate of Competence in Excavator Operations or willing to obtain within 12 months
• Confined Space entry or willing to obtain within 12 months
• Asbestos Handling Certificate or willing to obtain within 12 months
• Demonstrated literacy and computer skills with the ability to complete paper and electronic forms and record data
• First Aid and CPR Certificate or willing to obtain within 12 months
• Operate a Drain Cleaning System/ High pressure jetting Certificate or willing to obtain within 12 months

How to Apply:

Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume through the Apply link. Please use your cover letter to address the essential and desirable criteria, as outlined in the Position Description

Tip: Good applications will demonstrate that you have what is needed to be successful in this role. You can use your cover letter to highlight your skills, abilities and experience, and how they meet the requirements of the job, as well as introducing yourself and explaining why you want to work with us here at Council.

Enquiries

For any enquiries relating the role, please contact our Recruitment Officer

Email: [email protected]

Ph: 1300 345 345

At Snowy Monaro Regional Council, we are committed to providing EEO and embracing diversity. We are an inclusive workforce which reflects the unique region, community, and customers we serve. In addition to providing an encouraging and positive environment, Council is a smoke free work environment.

Please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or perform the requirements of the role.

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