Package: $79,905 - $88,200 per annum + 12% super + allowances (Grade 8 of the SMRC Salary System 2025-2026)

38 hour week 

Position Description: Technician Wastewater TF

Applications close Wednesday 11:59pm, 17th December 2025.

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 450 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: 

• Operate and maintain the Snowy Monaro Regional Council areas wastewater treatment plants in accordance with Environmental Licences for each plant,
• Possess a gook knowledge of the operation, maintenance and monitoring of wastewater treatment (coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection ad biological treatment systems, laboratory equipment, disinfection equipment, fluoridation dosing equipment),
• Have a good knowledge of mathematical operations and calculations to indicate wastewater plant performance,
• Understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and chemical hazards,
• Have comprehensive communication skills (written and oral skills sufficient to obtain and notify others of technical information)
• Operate in a range of sewerage operations, construction and maintenance works relevant to the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area wastewater operations section,
• Ensure that the DPI Water, EPA and NSW Health Department Sewerage treatment and effluent discharge standards are met by efficiently carrying out operational, maintenance and testing procedures at the appropriate Sewerage Treatment Works in accordance with Council’s standards, timetable and quality objectives,
• Promote information sharing and knowledge transfer to drive evidence-based decision-making, enhance capability and optimise capacity
• 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:

• DPI Water – Wastewater Operator Certificate 1
•  Fluoridation Plant Training Chemical Dosing or equivalent,
• Certificate of Part 1 - Wastewater Treatment Operations and Part 2 - Advanced Treatment for wastewater treatment
• Certificate of Part 1 – Chemical Dosing Systems and Part 2 – Water Treatment Operations
• Demonstrated ability to manage wastewater treatment plants effectively and efficiently
• Basic Asbestos Handling Training,
• Drivers Licence Class MR with experience in driving light trucks,
• High Risk Ticket – operate a forklift,
• Current National WH&S Construction Card
• Experience in the supervision of others,
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision,
• Demonstrated competence in the maintaining of wastewater-plants, reticulation systems and pumping stations (including the location and clearing chokes)
• Ability to participate in the on-call roster for weekend and after hours work
• Current Class C drivers licence.

Desirable Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in conducting sampling and laboratory testing
• Fluoride Dosing Certificate
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in the Local Government context,
• Current Traffic Controller Certificate (Blue Card),
• Confined Spaces Accreditation,
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Radio Telemetry (lap top computer and telemetry).
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant safety practices and an understanding of Work Health & Safety Act 2011 No.10 and Regulation 2011 and associated Codes of Practice and Standards
• Current First Aid Certificate

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: careers@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au
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.