Description

Applications are invited from interested persons for the above full-time position of Trainee Water & Sewer Attendant based at our Cootamundra Depot.
Council is seeking applications from hard working and motivated individuals looking for start in the water and sewer industry. This role assists with water & sewer work whilst undertaking the on-the-job training component of a traineeship and learning water and sewer skills in the Local Government environment.
Key responsibilities include:

Provide support for works undertaken by the Water & Sewer team.
Attend off-the-job structured training as required by the Training Agreement for the Traineeship and other short courses as identified.
Participate in a team environment by performing tasks within the Water and Sewer section.
Deliver quality customer service to both external and internal customers.
Carry out any other duties that are within the limits of the employees’ skill, competence, and training.
Abide by legislation and policy regarding Work Health & Safety, Environmental, Equal

Employment Opportunity, Privacy and the Local Government Act and regulations and authorising bodies.
*Please refer to the Position Description for additional responsibilities.
Benefits:

Salary will be dependent upon the successful applicants age or educational qualification, whichever is higher.
12% superannuation.
9 day fortnight.

Further information and a Position Description is available by contacting Council on 1300 459 689.
NOTE: Applicants must adequately address the Essential and Desirable criteria contained in the Position Description. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered. Applicants must also include a Resume.
Applications, addressed to the Interim General Manager should be submitted by 5.00 pm on Friday, 31 October 2025, by post to Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, PO Box 420, Cootamundra NSW 2590, delivered to Council’s offices at Cootamundra or Gundagai or by email to mail@cgrc.nsw.gov.au
Trainee Water & Sewer Attendant PD
Essential & Desirable Criteria – Trainee Water & Sewer