General Labourer - Water & Sewer

General Labourer - Water & Sewer

 (Known within Council as Field Officer)

Merriwa
Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week) – 9 day fortnight

Looking to build a hands-on career while contributing to essential water and sewer services in your community?
Start or continue your career in the water industry with an organisation that values your work, supports professional development, and encourages career progression.

Join US, Shape your career, it all starts here!

The role:
Be part of delivering and maintaining the essential services that support our community. Council is seeking a motivated and reliable labourer to join our Water & Sewer team in Merriwa. Working alongside a skilled and supportive crew, you'll help maintain, repair and upgrade the Shire's water and sewer infrastructure while developing your skills in a hands-on outdoor environment.

The role involves a variety of hands-on labouring duties, including but not limited to:
- Construction, maintenance and repair of water and sewer mains, services and associated infrastructure.
- Assisting with the operation and maintenance of water and sewer pump stations and treatment plants.
- Water and sewer sampling, testing and routine maintenance activities.
- Excavation, trenching, backfilling and site restoration works.
- Operation of plant, tools and equipment.
- Responding to water and sewer faults, leaks and maintenance requests.
- Traffic control, worksite setup and adherence to safe work practices.

We welcome motivated individuals, including recent school leavers with some labouring experience, who are willing to learn and build a career in the Water & Sewer industry. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Local Government Operational Works or related field.

What’s on offer:
- A salary range from $1096.80 - $1228.40 per week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation + allowances
- A true 38 hour working week, Monday – Friday working week with the opportunity for overtime if desired.
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (working a 9-day fortnight)
- Four weeks of Annual Leave per year
- Access to Long Service Leave after five years
- Generous Sick Leave entitlements
- Training and upskilling opportunities
- Salary sacrifice options
- Secure, permanent employment with Council.

What we need from you:
- A class C driver’s licence
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Willingness to work outdoors in a practical hands-on role
- Previous experience working in the water and sewer industry, construction, or a similar labouring environment will be highly regarded.
- A current White Card or willingness to obtain
- A current MR licence and traffic control tickets are desirable, as is experience operating light plant and machinery.

About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Job Description: To view the Job Description for this role please click here

Closing Date: Wednesday 24th June 2026

Enquiries and Further Information:
Give Nilakshi Fernando, Engineer Water & Sewer Distribution, a call on 02 6540 1322 or e-mail hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity.

 

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 65401100 to discuss.