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The primary purpose of the role is to provide support to the Water and Sewer team specifically in the inflow & infiltration and backflow prevention programs as well as providing customer service advice of a general nature in water and sewer related matters.
Key Accountabilities:
Deliver high level of administration support to water and sewer operations to ensure successful completion of key water and sewer deliverables and legislative and regulatory requirements are met
Deliver quality customer service applying specialist knowledge and experience relating to Water and Sewer administrative matters, consistently delivering high quality outcomes in accordance with regulations and corporate goals
Accurate and efficient data input and records management using a range of Council databases and software packages
Research and prepare draft correspondence, minutes, reports, Council reports, and other documents for the Water Sewer team
Contribute to improving processes and services provided by the role and team to ensure effective, efficient and safe delivery of objectives
Self manage priorities and step up to pursue own and team goals with enthusiasm and commitment
Deliver outcomes for Council’s Inflow & Infiltration and Backflow Prevention Programs by way of specialist administrative support
About You
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with an eye for detail. Someone who -
Has a positive attitude and strong written and verbal communication skills
Can work autonomously and as part of a team
Has the ability to plan and prioritise changing deadlines and workloads
We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:
Certificate III Business Administration or equivalent AND three years’ experience in a similar environment
Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
Class C Driver Licence
About the Role
Permanent Part time: 42-hour fortnight
Salary: Range from $68,135 to $78,353 pa (pro rata) + 11.5% super
Role Description: Click Here
Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 15 September 2026
Contact: James Sun, Operations Coordinator Water and Sewer - 043+ 411 504
NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.
About Richmond Valley
The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands.
Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.
We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley, and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.
Please visit Working With Us for more detail regarding benefits Richmond Valley Council has to offer and here for more information about the Regional Job Precincts.
Our Values
Integrity and Passion
The Way We Do Business
We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
Water you waiting for? Apply now!
The primary purpose of the role is to provide support to the Water and Sewer team specifically in the inflow & infiltration and backflow prevention programs as well as providing customer service advice of a general nature in water and sewer related matters.
Key Accountabilities:
Deliver high level of administration support to water and sewer operations to ensure successful completion of key water and sewer deliverables and legislative and regulatory requirements are met
Deliver quality customer service applying specialist knowledge and experience relating to Water and Sewer administrative matters, consistently delivering high quality outcomes in accordance with regulations and corporate goals
Accurate and efficient data input and records management using a range of Council databases and software packages
Research and prepare draft correspondence, minutes, reports, Council reports, and other documents for the Water Sewer team
Contribute to improving processes and services provided by the role and team to ensure effective, efficient and safe delivery of objectives
Self manage priorities and step up to pursue own and team goals with enthusiasm and commitment
Deliver outcomes for Council’s Inflow & Infiltration and Backflow Prevention Programs by way of specialist administrative support
About You
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with an eye for detail. Someone who -
Has a positive attitude and strong written and verbal communication skills
Can work autonomously and as part of a team
Has the ability to plan and prioritise changing deadlines and workloads
We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:
Certificate III Business Administration or equivalent AND three years’ experience in a similar environment
Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
Class C Driver Licence
About the Role
Permanent Part time: 42-hour fortnight
Salary: Range from $68,135 to $78,353 pa (pro rata) + 11.5% super
Role Description: Click Here
Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 15 September 2026
Contact: James Sun, Operations Coordinator Water and Sewer - 043+ 411 504
NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.
About Richmond Valley
The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands.
Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.
We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley, and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.
Please visit Working With Us for more detail regarding benefits Richmond Valley Council has to offer and here for more information about the Regional Job Precincts.
Our Values
Integrity and Passion
The Way We Do Business
We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
