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OverviewSalary: $1,190.10pw + 12% Superannuation. On-call allowance when performing on call duties is $225pw. Overtime is paid at the appropriate penalty rate. Position Status: Permanent, Full Time. Hours of Work: 7am to 4pm (during summer 6:30am to 3:30pm), 38-hour week with an RDO each fortnight. Closing Date: 5.00pm, Sunday 1 February 2026.About Cowra & CouncilCowra is located within beautiful Central NSW on the banks of the Lachlan River. It is approximately one hour from the regional hubs of Bathurst and Orange, two hours from Canberra and four hours from Sydney. The town is situated at the intersection of three state highways: the Mid-Western Highway, the Olympic Highway and the Lachlan Valley Way, making it a central hub for travel, freight and logistics.About Cowra CouncilCowra Council employs over 200 full time equivalent staff. Our vision is to be a leading, innovative and creative community, proud of our place in history and offering opportunity with the best of country living. The region enjoys a range of economic, social, educational and health services with a welcoming community that embraces new members from all backgrounds. We strive to provide, maintain and extend Council services to improve the quality of life for residents throughout the Shire. We aim to actively lead, facilitate and foster sustainable development and wealth generating opportunities through agricultural, industrial, commercial and tourism growth.Position Description / OpportunityCowra Council is seeking a highly motivated applicant to fill the position of Water and Wastewater Attendant within the Infrastructure & Operations Department of Council. This position predominantly works in pairs within a team of eleven staff. The position is primarily responsible for completing all tasks associated with water reticulation and wastewater infrastructure maintenance and construction. Key responsibilities include:Maintenance, repairs and construction of water infrastructure including repair of mains breaks, installation of new water services and construction of backflow devices.Maintenance, repairs and construction of wastewater infrastructure including cleaning of sewer mains, clearing of sewer blockages and construction of sewer mains and devices.Delivering exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.Perform mandatory after hours and on call work on a rotating roster.Previous industry experience in a related field or trade-qualified field would be an advantage. Applicants must be willing to work as part of a team to achieve a successful outcome. These positions are crucial to the town''s water and wastewater infrastructure. Qualifications relating to asbestos awareness, confined space, MR or HR licence and plant operation including an excavator are advantageous, however not essential. The successful applicants will have a positive, can-do work attitude with the ability to work autonomously within a small team environment and not be afraid to get their hands dirty maintaining our services.On call is mandatory for this position on a frequent rotating roster which will include weekends and public holidays. Applicants must reside within Cowra to perform the on-call duties of this position.BenefitsFortnightly RDOFour weeks of Annual Leave per yearAccess to Long Service Leave after five yearsThree weeks sick leave per yearCorporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport and Health and Wellbeing initiatives including two Health and Wellbeing days per yearEmployee Benefits ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid parental leaveHow to Apply / Additional InformationPlease click on the link for a full copy of the Position Description. For further enquiries please contact Supervisor - Water & Wastewater, Shane Veney on 0427 247 684. Before you apply, read the position description carefully to assess eligibility and suitability. You will answer questions relating to the selection criteria in the online application; provide examples of demonstrated experience when requested. Attach your current resume with two employment-related referees. A cover letter is not mandatory but may be added if desired. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, please advise at time of application.Applications Close: 5.00pm Sunday 1 February 2026Pre-employment ScreeningIf shortlisted and progressed to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo pre-employment screening, including: a pre-employment physical examination (including hearing, drug & alcohol assessments); providing two referees; providing a Working with Children Check number if applicable; and Council may check the authenticity of certificates and qualifications.Privacy StatementCowra Shire Council will collect information as part of the recruitment process. This information is private and will be accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel as part of the process.Equal Employment OpportunityCouncil aims to ensure fair, equitable and non-discriminatory consideration for all applicants, regardless of sex, ethnic or racial origin, or physical disability.Apply for this roleVisit siteShare#J-18808-Ljbffr