• Two exciting opportunities available (Water & Wastewater Operations)
• Permanent Full-Time 35hrs per week, enjoy work-life balance!
• Be supported to succeed in a friendly and passionate team.

About the roles:

Technical Officer Water Operations & Technical Officer Wastewater Operations

Both Officer roles are primarily responsible for the efficient planning and scheduling of maintenance and minor capital works within the Water or Wastewater Team, employing City systems and processes. Key duties include collaborating with customers, contractors, and internal staff to develop innovative solutions, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with engineering plans. The role also involves coordinating with various teams to create forward plans and schedules for resource allocation, monitoring productivity, providing performance metrics, and offering operational support to the Water and Wastewater Section.

Subject to operational requirements you may be required to be on-call outside of normal hours, with payment as per the Award.

About you

• Diploma in Civil Engineering (or working towards) or related field
• Class C Driver's Licence
• Experience in the water and wastewater industry/operations.
• Solid understanding of Water and Wastewater reticulation systems, including knowledge of legislation relevant to the Water and Wastewater Industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of water treatment and water reclamation plant processes operation and control.
• Experience in project management principles, infrastructure maintenance management planning and scheduling

What's on offer?

• Starting salary from $91,883.62 + on-call allowance when applicable + 12% superannuation
• Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week
• Options to accrue flex time and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements - long service leave after 5 years.
• Scope for performance-based salary increases.
• 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

Want to chat?

If you would like more information on the Technical Officer Water Operations role, please reach out to Sam Pinnuck, Section Leader Water and Wastewater Services at sam.pinnuck@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 02 6648 4498.

If you would like more information on the Technical Officer Wastewater Operations role, please reach out to Jacob Jeffery, Team Leader Wastewater Services at jacob.jeffery@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 0407 569 379.

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?

To download the PD, and apply for this job go to: https://coffsharbour.recruitmenthub.com.au/Positions-Vacant & enter ref code: 6766604

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on 15 June 2025.

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.