Two full time permanent positions available

Starting salary $59,076 plus superannuation

Our organisation

We take pride in our place in the Gippsland community. We are a quality essential service and support the health, safety and wellbeing of our community and staff. We are a significant employer in the region, working closely with our stakeholders towards an increasingly prosperous Gippsland.

We are growing, innovative and committed to ensuring that Gippsland Water remains a great place to work. We do this by:

Offering a flexible and stimulating workplace and investing in our people to enable us to adapt to the changing needs of our business and our region.

Building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation.

Building a diverse and inclusive organisation, where our people feel safe to bring their full and authentic self to work.

We also provide a range of employee benefits that will make your experience working at Gippsland Water both professionally and personally rewarding.

Gippsland Regional Organics

Our regional organics facility is about 30kms east of Sale and is an Environment Protection Authority (EPA) licensed business which uses a range of advanced technologies to process organic wastes into reusable compost products. These products are then used in our Agribusiness activities and throughout the wider Gippsland region. The great thing is, these processes help to divert waste from landfills, in turn reducing the impact on the environment.

The role

In this role, you’ll be working as part of a team that turns many different forms of waste from various industries across the region and our own treatment facilities into compost. You’ll assist with the day-to-day operation of the Gippsland Regional Organics, which includes the use of heavy machinery and equipment as directed by the operations coordinator or senior operators.

You’ll be operating at times, in biohazardous and odorous conditions which makes the work we do regulated. The compost we produce also needs to meet certain standards and you’ll play a key role in achieving compliance and ensuring work is carried out safely at all times.

What you’ll bring

Commitment to working safely in a workplace that has a range of hazards

Desire and ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team

Experience and / or a desire to operate mobile plant

Good communication skills to liaise with others, including members of the public

It is essential that you hold a current and valid driver’s licence

If you haven’t worked in the organics recycling industry before but have an interest in working in this field, that’s fine by us, as we will give the right person the support to get there.

Freedom

We offer a variety of flexible arrangements to suit our employees’ varied needs. We understand that Gippsland Water and our customers benefit from enabling our employees to achieve balance in work and life.

How to apply

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Wil Tharindu, Operations Coordinator on 0439 502 617.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and a copy of your current resume. Please read the position description and selection criteria and ensure that your cover letter addresses why you want to be a Multi Skilled Operator and your suitability for the role.

Applications close on Friday 9 May 2025.

Please note that if you do not fully address the question ask you may be excluded from being shortlisted for further progression in the recruitment process.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including a physical assessment and a National Police Check.

Further information: A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers or by contacting Recruitment on 03 5177 4709.