Backhoe Operator Water & Wastewater (Yass)

Posted: 25/06/2025
- Closing Date: 20/07/2025
- Job Type: Permanent
- Full Time
- Location: Yass
- Job Category: Water & Wastewater

View a full position description on the Council website.

Location: Yass, NSW

**Job Type**: Permanent Full Time Job Category: Infrastructure & Assets Closing Date: 20 July 2025

**Salary**: $57,476.12
- $65,217.30 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation

Be a part of a team making a difference in our growing community.

At Yass Valley Council, we’re committed to empowering our team to thrive while contributing to the growth and well-being of our region. We’re looking for an experienced Backhoe Operator to join our Water & Wastewater Team.

**Your Role** This role requires you to:

- To carry out backhoe operation duties and assist other employees in the Water and Wastewater Sections in carrying out their duties.
- To work as a co-operative team member and contribute to the enhancement of team outputs.
- To execute all work in a safe manner and ensure all Council WHS policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

**Your Working Workplace (for eligible employees)**
- A 38-hour working week, over a 9-day fortnight
- Access to 6.5 weeks long service leave after 5 years
- 4 weeks paid annual leave
- Access to 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
- Access to 2 health and wellbeing days (taken from sick leave entitlements)
- Adverse working conditions allowance
- Guaranteed salary increase of 3% in July 2025
- Superannuation increase from 11% to 12% in July 2025

**Your Career Growth**
- A supportive environment and collaborative team to assist you to reach your career goals
- Opportunities for temporary transfers and higher duties arrangements
- Career growth through internal job opportunities
- Job security in a Local Government position
- Access to e-learning platforms and other development opportunities

**Your Wellbeing**
- An inclusive culture where all our people are valued and EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
- Health & Wellbeing program
- annual flu vaccinations and injury prevention program.
- Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) service for you and your family.

**Why Join Yass Valley Council**

At Yass Valley Council, we don’t just offer jobs
- we build careers. As part of a progressive Local Government team, your work will make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents and the future in our region. Join a workplace that values collaboration, innovation and your personal growth.

**How to Apply**

**Applications close: 20 July 2025**

For specific role questions, contact Aaron Shepherd, Coordinator Water & Wastewater, on (02) 6226 1477

**Eligibility Requirements**
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen or hold a valid visa with permission to work.
- Complete an Identity check
- supplying 100 points of identification for verification.
- Be willing to complete an Integrity/Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
- Be willing to complete a pre-employment medical and audiogram. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3quw8b