Lower Murray Water (LMW) is a water corporation providing services to around 80,000 urban and rural customers along the Murray River. Our service region lies within the traditional lands of First Nations Peoples, starting from Barapa Barapa (Koondrook), travelling downstream along the Murray River through Latji Latji (Mildura) and flowing to Ngintait at the South Australian border. With over 200 staff located in and around Mildura, Swan Hill, Kerang and Robinvale, our vision is for a healthy, sustainable water future.

About the role:

This is a ‘hands on’ leadership role within our Civil Maintenance team and supervises the safe construction and maintenance of civil assets across LMW’s irrigation, drainage, potable water and sewer systems. Reporting directly to the Team Leader Civil Maintenance, this role leads by example to continue to drive a safety first, customer focused culture within the team and as part of the strategic focus for LMW.

Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Efficient and reliable construction and maintenance of civil maintenance assets including potable water, sewer, irrigation and drainage infrastructure

Contribute to a safety-first culture

Maintain tools, equipment, and plant in a safe, clean and serviceable condition

Day to day planning and supervision of staff and contractors, contributing to a positive team culture

Always represent LMW professionally

Being flexible with availability and hours, overtime and out-of-hours work will be required, as will forming part of an on-call roster.

About you:

We are looking for people who are passionate about LMW, will challenge the status quo in a productive manner and are willing to work collaboratively as a member of a team. To be successful in this role, you will ideally have the following:

Safety first approach to all works

Experience in either water industry, civil or general construction,

Strong leadership and communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team with a can-do attitude

We encourage to you apply even if you don’t tick all the boxes. You may have other skills and experience which make you a great fit for the role.

What we offer:

A friendly and inclusive culture

Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.

A dynamic workplace where every day offers new and exciting ventures

Health and wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program.

A strong focus on career and leadership development

Attractive salary and employment benefits under our Enterprise Agreement

Working at LMW will inspire you to be passionate, innovative and dynamic. The skills and abilities you bring to the role will be valued. We are committed to fostering a high-performing culture through continued coaching, developing and learning opportunities which will support an exciting career.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please complete an application form including responses to the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Why do you want to be a Leading Hand – Civil Maintenance at LMW and what skills or experience will you bring to the role?

How do you promote a safety-first work culture, when performing high risk work?

What does good leadership look like to you and how have you shown this in previous roles, even if you did not have staff directly reporting to you.

Email your application form and resume to [email protected] by Sunday 25 May 2025. Enquiries can be directed to this email address or by phoning Phil Gourlay on 0461 254 147.

To apply for this role, you must have the right to work in Australia.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce and celebrate that everyone at LMW is unique in their own way. These unique differences create a culture at LMW that enhances not only our organisation but also the community in which we serve.

If you require any help with your application, accessibility or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please don’t hesitate to contact our People Team on 1800 808 830.