Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Water & Wastewater Officer – Join a rewarding role ensuring reliable water supply and wastewater management across Park Operations Inland Branch!
• Package includes salary depending on experience ($87,315 - $92,606) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading and 8.5% loading for working weekends and public holidays
• Ongoing, full-time role
• Located in beautiful Perisher Valley

About the Role

The National Parks and Wildlife Service is seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our close-knit, high-performing team responsible for the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater systems across the resorts of Perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes, Blue Cow, Guthega, and Sawpit Creek. As part of the Perisher Team, you will play a vital role in ensuring a clean and reliable drinking water supply, as well as effective wastewater treatment across these key resort areas.

In this role, you will assist in the management of water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring its efficiency and compliance with legislative and statutory requirements. You will also implement water quality, sewage effluent, and water management controls to ensure compliance with licensing and statutory requirements, and maintain the reliability of services for customers.

Working alongside a supportive team, you will maintain and repair assets, monitor processes and alarms, and attend to emergency repairs when needed, all while ensuring high-quality service delivery.

About You

Your passion for environmental sustainability and strong commitment to maintaining vital infrastructure, combined with your attention to detail and hands-on approach, will be key to your success in this role. You bring experience in operating and maintaining water and wastewater systems, demonstrating a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and best practices in water quality and wastewater management.

Your ability to work collaboratively within a team, respond promptly to issues, and proactively manage repairs and maintenance will ensure that resort areas continue to receive reliable and efficient services.

If you have a dedication to excellence, strong problem-solving skills, and the drive to contribute to the long-term success of a critical environmental function, we want to hear from you.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in water industry operations or demonstrated experience and knowledge of the operations and maintenance of activated sludge treatment processes, water supply reticulation and disinfection.
• Demonstrated safe working practices including experience in safe work in confined spaces.
• A current Australian driver’s licence, and willingness to operate and use oversnow transport.
• Willingness to be on-call and responding to emergency operational situations.

For more information on the role, please read the Role Description: Water & Wastewater Officer

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

What we can offer you

NPWS is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

What we do

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

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How to apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close: Sunday 20 April 2025 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact the Hiring Manager, Chris Brooke, Senior Engineer, on 02 6450 5673 or via [email protected]

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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