Career Opportunities

Careers at Junee Shire Council

The air is clean, the light is bright and your horizon doesn’t end with your neighbour’s fence…

A Junee lifestyle is the balance of work and family so many of us are trying to achieve. It is a beautiful town with affordable homes, residential blocks and career opportunities. There are five fantastic local schools, excellent medical facilities, and a nearby university and airport.

Junee real estate is affordable and generously sized. Junee’s infrastructure is comprehensive and modern. The economy is growing, the town is beautiful and the Junee lifestyle is 100% desirable.

Situated approximately halfway between Sydney and Melbourne, and only two hours from Canberra, Junee is ideally located.

Junee Council is a dynamic and innovative Local Government organisation. Recent Local Government Reforms processes have seen Junee Shire retain its independence as a Council ensuring long term job security for its employees.

Junee Shire Council is progressive, proactive and proud to have an agile workforce dedicated to meeting the needs of the community. Our employees share a singular pride in their organisation and their community and are encouraged to work collaboratively within teams, with sufficient autonomy to grow professionally and in the workplace

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Environmental, Waste and Sewer Coordinator

Position Vacant

Permanent Full-Time opportunity
Opportunity to progress your career in Local Government
Enjoy the benefits of living in the Riverina Region

Junee Shire Council is currently seeking a skilled Environmental, Waste & Sewer Coordinator to join our Engineering Services department on a permanent, full-time basis. If you thrive in a collaborative, problem-solving environment and want to contribute to meaningful local government initiatives, we want to hear from you!

Reporting to the Director Engineering Services, the Environmental, Waste & Sewer Coordinator will be responsible for operating and maintaining the sewer network and treatment plant. You will support in the development of strategic plans to address environmental, reuse and waste and wastewater issues within Junee Shire Area.

As the Environmental, Waste & Sewer Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

Supporting the Director Engineering Services in managing Council’s environmental, waste and sewerage functions.
Lead, guiding and supporting operational staff at Junee Landfill and Junee Sewer Treatment plant site to develop and put in place consistent operational and maintenance plans.
Managing the wastewater collection and treatment system as well as the water re-use system to meet financial, environmental, quality and legislative requirements.
Providing technical reports and advice to other members of staff on environmental issues.
Providing assistance with Environmental Assessments for Council’s construction projects.
Assisting in storm water management and land and water management planning
Developing a plan to address environmental issues within Junee Shire.
Assisting other staff on waste management and minimisation issues.

Is this position for you?

To succeed in this position, you will possess:

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management

OH&S General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (White Card)
Current Class C NSW Driver’s Licence
Demonstrated ability to manage a small team and contractors
Demonstrated ability and experience in the co-ordination of projects
Demonstrated experience using Geographic Information Systems
Highly developed leadership and representational skills
Demonstrated knowledge of WHS and environmental legislation

Next Steps

To obtain a copy of the Position Information Pack, please contact FiveSeven Consulting on JuneeSC@fiveseven.com.au.

To apply for the position, please submit your Resume and Cover Letter to JuneeSC@fiveseven.com.au.

Business Support Officer (WHS & HR)

Position Vacant

Junee Shire Council is seeking an organised, proactive and customer-focused Business Support Officer (WHS & HR) to provide administrative, compliance and systems support across Council’s Work Health and Safety, Human Resources, Training and Staff Development functions.

Reporting to the Risk Manager, this role will contribute to maintaining workforce compliance, employee records, training and competency systems, workplace safety programs and organisational reporting processes.

This is a varied position suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple business functions, maintaining accurate systems and records, supporting employees and helping an organisation meet its safety, workforce and compliance obligations.

Essential Qualifications

Current Class C NSW Drivers Licence.
Current Working with Children Check (WWCC), or ability to obtain.

Desirable

Previous Local Government experience.
Demonstrated knowledge or experience in work health and safety and/or human resources.
Demonstrated knowledge or experience in Return-to-Work Coordination.
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety and/or Human Resources Management.

How to Apply

1. Applications are accepted via Seek

2. To request a copy of the position description, or any other information, email: careers@junee.nsw.gov.au

Applications close at 11:59pm, Sunday, 23rd August 2026.

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