Engineer Water & Wastewater

Job Description

View a full position description on the Council website.

Location:                Yass, NSW
Job Type:                Full Time  
Job Category:        Infrastructure & Assets
Closing Date:         13 July 2025
Salary:                    $77,237.68 - $101,045.88 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation

Be a part of a team making a difference in our growing community.

At Yass Valley Council, we’re committed to empowering our team to thrive while contributing to the growth and well-being of our region. We are seeking an experienced Engineer to join our Water & Wastewater team. The position of Engineer Water & Wastewater is based at the Yass Valley Council Administration Building and sits within the Infrastructure & Assets Directorate. 

Your Role
To provide engineering support and guidance for the efficient day to day operation, maintenance and upgrade of water wastewater assets including dams, treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs, reticulation, water services, water metres, sewer connections and water monitoring (operational and compliance)

Your Working Environment (for eligible employees)

• A 35-hour working week, over a 9-day fortnight.
• Access to 6.5 weeks long service leave after 5 years.
• 4 weeks paid annual leave.
• Access to 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• Access to 2 health and wellbeing days (taken from sick leave entitlements).
• Guaranteed salary increase of 3% in 2025-26.
• Superannuation increase from 11.5% to 12% in July 2025.
• Starting Remuneration will be based on demonstrated experience.

Your Career

• A supportive environment and collaborative team to assist you to reach your career goals.
• Career growth through internal job opportunities.
• Access to e-learning platforms and other development opportunities

Your Wellbeing

• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued and EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• Health & Wellbeing program - annual flu vaccinations and injury prevention program.
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program service for you and your family.

Why join Yass Valley Council
Yass Valley Council is a local government organisation employing over 150 staff. Yass Valley Council (YVC) is managed by the Chief Executive Officer and three Directors. This management team ensues the continued delivery of excellent services and optimum infrastructure to residents and visitors. The three divisions of Yass Valley Council are Corporate and Community, Planning and Environment, and Infrastructure and Assets.

The Infrastructure & Assets Directorate comprises Waste Services, Roads Delivery, Facilities Maintenance, Workshop, Recreational Services, Water & Wastewater, Engineering Services, Facility & Waste Assets. The role of Engineer Water & Wastewater is located within the Water & Wastewater Team.

How to Apply
Submit your application online by addressing the essential criteria questions and uploading a current copy of your resume.

Applications close: 13.07.25

For help with your application, contact HR on (02) 6226 9251.
For specific role questions, contact Kuga Kugaprasatham, Manager Water & Wastewater on (02) 6226 1477

Eligibility
To apply for this position, You must:

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen or hold a valid visa with permission to work.
• Complete an Identity check – supplying 100 points of identification for verification.
• Be willing to complete an integrity/Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.