The Package: $52.92 - $58.48 gross per hour ($104,586.04 - $115,562.20 gross per annum) (Evaluated as Grade 16 of the QPRC Salary System 2024) + 11.5% super and a guaranteed increase of 3% in 2025-26.

Full-time – 38 hours per week, 9-day fortnight conditions will apply. The position will be required to participate in the on-call roster, with additional overtime and on-call allowance paid for these periods. A leaseback vehicle with private use is available with the position.

The Role: The Utilities Branch manages the water, sewer, recycled water and stormwater networks of Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council. The Coordinator, Water and Sewer (Queanbeyan) is a key role in the Branch, and operates the networks of Googong, Jerrabomberra and Queanbeyan. Through their 2 Senior Water Industry Operators, 14 Water Industry Operators and specialist contractors, they serve a rapidly growing community of over 55,000 residents and oversee an annual operational budget of around $3 million. On any given day, they or their team could be:

· Constructing a new stormwater main

· Responding to an emergency such as a burst water main or a sewer choke

· Talking to a resident about a concern

· Preparing a quote for private works

The Utilities Branch strongly believes in recruiting the person with the right attitude. We want somebody that:

· Has significant and relevant hands-on experience and is keen to pass that experience on

· Cares about what they do and takes ownership of the work of their team

· Has a strong focus on delivery, customer satisfaction and safety

· Can build and shape team skills and culture, including managing the variety of personalities in the yard

· Is comfortable using a computer and can compose short correspondence and reports/advice for a variety of readers

If you think you have the right attitude but are worried that you don’t have the right pieces of paper or experience – apply. If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:

Gorrdon Cunningham

Manager Utilities

(02) 6238 8140

Closing date: 9:00am Monday 7 July 2025