Council invites applications for the position of Skilled Worker to join the Water and Waste Water services team in Walgett. Reporting directly to the Team Leader the duties of this permanent full time position will include service and maintenance of the treatment works and assisting the team with tasks associated with the efficient delivery of water and waste water services in Walgett. 

The successful applicant will possess relevant work experience such as plumbing or familiarity of water and waste water infrastructure, be able to work independently and also as part of a team, a Construction Induction card a Class C driver’s licence (HR licence is desirable) and a willingness to be available for on call and call outs.

Remuneration grade 2 range $52,366.00 - $63,961.00 per annum

Walgett Shire is situated in the far north west of New South Wales. The Shire consists of several larger towns and villages and a large rural population. The Shire is on the productive soil plains of N.S.W and traditional rural pursuits have been farming and grazing. Walgett Shire covers 22,000 square kilometres and has a population of 7199 people and includes the towns of Walgett, Lightning Ridge, Burren Junction, Collarenebri, Carinda, Cumborah, Grawin Glengarry & Sheepyard Opal Fields, Rowena and Pokataroo.