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Coordinator, Water and Sewer (Queanbeyan)


Company : Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council


Location : Queanbeyan, Australia


Created : 2025-07-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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% superannuation and a guaranteed increase of 3% in 2025-26.Full-time 38 hours per week, with 9-day fortnight conditions. The position requires participation in the on-call roster, with additional overtime and on-call allowance paid for these periods. A leaseback vehicle with private use is available.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, operating the networks of Googong, Jerrabomberra, and Queanbeyan. They oversee a team including 2 Senior Water Industry Operators, 14 Water Industry Operators, and specialist contractors, serving a community of over 55,000 residents and managing an annual operational budget of around $3 million.Daily responsibilities may include:Constructing a new stormwater mainResponding to emergencies such as burst water mains or sewer chokesCommunicating with residents about concernsPreparing quotes for private worksThe Utilities Branch values the right attitude in its recruits. They seek someone who:Has significant and relevant hands-on experience and is eager to share that knowledgeCares about their work and takes ownership of team responsibilitiesFocuses on delivery, customer satisfaction, and safetyCan develop team skills and foster a positive team culture, managing diverse personalitiesIs comfortable with computer use and can prepare correspondence and reports for various audiencesIf you believe you have the right attitude but are concerned about lacking some qualifications or experience, consider applying. For questions about the role, contact:Gordon CunninghamManager Utilities(02) 6238 8140Closing date: 9:00am Monday, 7 July 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr