Team Member - Utilities

Our Council

Narromine Shire Council covers an area of 5264 km2 and has a population of approximately 6444 in the rural townships of Narromine, Trangie and Tomingley and the surrounding rural areas. Narromine is located 40km from the regional city of Dubbo.

The identities and values of Narromine Shire have been shaped by the culture of the Wiradjuri People, early farmers and by our strong aviation and sporting history. Today, the Shire has a significant farming-based industry that contributes nationally.

About the position

Narromine Shire Council is seeking a qualified and experienced person to join the organisation in the position of Team Member - Utilities.

The primary objective of this position is, under the supervision of the Manager Utilities, Technical Officer and Networks Team Leader, to ensure the operations and maintenance of the Narromine, Trangie and Tomingley Water and Wastewater networks and treatment plants is carried out to Council’s adopted policies and in accordance with industry regulations.

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• Hold or be undertaking a certificate 3 in Water Industry Operations
• Hold or be prepared to undertake the NSW Water Directorate Blue and Brown Card Industry Inductions
• Strong working knowledge of water treatment, filtration systems and networks
• Have a thorough understanding of the principals of Water and Wastewater sampling and testing techniques
• Have a strong working knowledge of sewage treatment processes, pumping station systems and collection networks
• Have a basic understanding of Australian Wastewater Guidelines and Effluent re-use schemes
• Sound working knowledge of Clear SCADA Telemetry Systems
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• HR Class Drivers Licence.
• General Construction Induction (CIC – White Card) NSW
• RTA Road Traffic Controllers Certificate– “Blue Card”
• RTA Apply Traffic Control Plans – “Yellow Card”
• High level of computer literacy, including the Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
• Asbestos Awareness certificate
• Confined Spaces and Working at Heights qualifications
• Hold Low Voltage Switchboard Rescue qualifications
• Hold certification in safe operation of High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment
• Hold a forklift Licence

It will be desirable for you to have: 

• Hold a Certificate 2 in Water Industry Operations
• Hold or be prepared to undertake the DPE Water- Water and Sewer Operator Certifications Parts 1 and 2
• Current First Aid certificate
• Backhoe/loader competency and experience

The details relating to this position are:

• The position is graded 7 within Council's salary structure
• The salary range is from $62'596.96 to $70,753.43 per annum plus superannuation. The salary step is determined by an annual competency assessment. 
• 38 hour working week applies. NSC has a RDO system whereby every second Monday is a rostered day off.
• Participation in the on-call roster which attracts additional allowances.
• Employment conditions are as per the Local Government (State) Award
• Narromine Shire Council promotes the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and diversity across our shire. People with a disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply

How to apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess. 

Please refer to the attached Position Description for the entire scope of essential and desirable criteria which all applicants must meet.

Pre-employment screening

Should you be shortlisted for interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment screening process as part of the selection process:

• A functional assessment (at Council's expense) including hearing and drug and alcohol testing
• Reference checks from your 2 work related referees
• Any other additional screening that may be relevant to the role
• Council will check the authenticity of certificates and qualification

Privacy Statement

As part of the recruitment process, Narromine Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and only accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. 

Contact and notes

Enquiries: Manager Utilities Doug Moorby on (02) 6889 9999

Closing date: 11.59pm Sunday 31 May 2026

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE YOU START TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION, YOU CANNOT SAVE IT AND RETURN TO IT LATER. WE WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU CREATE YOUR ANSWERS IN A SEPARATE DOCUMENT (EG WORD) AND THEN COPY YOUR ANSWERS INTO THIS PAGE WHEN YOU ARE READY. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME AND BE PREPARED WITH YOUR RESUME READY TO UPLOAD WHEN YOU COMMENCE THE PROCESS.

Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application