Technical Officer - Water & Wastewater

Let’s start with the important stuff. This role includes:

• Salary from $87,875 per annum (plus super) based on a 35-hour week.
• Flexible working provisions and a 9-day fortnight
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Gym discounts

In this key role, you will deliver expert technical support across water and wastewater operations, contributing to the treatment, monitoring, and reporting of systems to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

You will assist with contract management, infrastructure specifications, SCADA system support, and asset condition assessments. The role also involves project planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement, while staying current with industry innovations and best practices to enhance service delivery.

About You

You are a proactive and experienced professional with a passion for water and environmental management. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for the community.

At Council, we’re committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture built on wellbeing, inclusion, commitment and transparency. These values guide how we work together and how we serve our community. 

We’re looking for people who not only reflect these values but also inspire and support others to do the same. 

If you're ready to make a meaningful contribution in a role that creates real impact, we encourage you to apply.

Are you driven to improve community outcomes and liveability, while collaborating with a team of passionate professionals? Discover how you can contribute with the Water and Wastewater team below.

In your application, tell us about…

• Why do you want to work at Armidale Regional Council?
• What makes you the best person for the role?
• Your qualifications and experience relevant to the role.

Please include a covering letter and a CV. We also want you to upload a video of yourself (no longer than 3 minutes*) answering the following:

• Briefly introduce yourself,
• Tell us about something you have done that you are really proud of, and tell us
• In your view, what are the top three factors that contribute to effective and compliant water operations?

*Please note only .mov, .mp4, .wmv, and and avi. files are accepted with a size limit of 50mb.

Please note:

• Only the five (3 written, 2 video) questions need to be addressed in your application, however your resume and cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the Position Description attached to this advertisement.
• You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations to your application.

Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the Water and Wastewater team?

• If you would like further information on the role, please contact  Irene Chetty, Senior Operations Engineer on 0476 837 440 for a confidential discussion.
• Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
• Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.

Applications close, 11.30pm, Sunday 8 June 2025.