A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a proactive and experienced individual to coordinate infrastructure services delivery and maintenance of Bega Valley Shire Council water supply and sewerage networks and lead teams and contractors to ensure asset management and safety outcomes.

As the Water & Sewer Maintenance Coordinator, you will oversee day-to-day asset maintenance and breakdown response to meet service outcomes, while also implementing preventive maintenance strategies. You will supervise maintenance activities, support budgeting for repairs, and lead a team of staff and contractors to ensure compliance, efficiency, and high safety standards.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds an Advanced Diploma or associate degree (AQF 6) qualification in a relevant Engineering or Scientific discipline and has a minimum of 10 years' experience in the delivery of maintenance and infrastructure services.

You will have the following skills and experience:

• Advanced practical knowledge of water supply and sewerage systems or other process-based facilities and systems.
• Frontline management and leadership skills.
• Advanced experience in asset management systems/software.
• An understanding of contract management and program management and the ability to deliver to deadlines for internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

This is a permanent, full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $129,650.34 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $2,226.14 per week base salary
• $267.14 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Leaseback vehicle
• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Additional allowances (as per the Award)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Natalie Rettke - Assets and Strategy Superintendent on 0492 927 680.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 16 July 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.