Our organisation

We exist to deliver reliable, high-quality water, wastewater and waste recovery services to ensure the economy and liveability of the central Gippsland region.

We are focused on:

Maintaining affordable quality water and wastewater services for our customers

Our sustainable future and future of the region

Continuing to strengthen the important role we play in our local communities

There are many benefits in working for us, we offer:

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Work variety

A positive environment

We focus on building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation.

Our reward and recognition framework has been developed to support a constructive culture and is focused on consistently recognising and encouraging the demonstration of our values as well as outstanding performance.

We do truly meaningful work within a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

The role

The Water Quality Technician will operate and maintain the assets relating to water quality and will be responsible for completing routine sampling, disinfection and reticulation water quality operations and maintenance across towns within Gippsland Water’s supply network, with the objective of providing safe drinking water for customers within regulatory and industry guidelines and standards.

What you’ll bring

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in drinking water reticulation operations and booster chlorination systems.

Certificate II or III in Water Industry Operations is highly desirable.

Working knowledge of Safe Drinking Water Act 2003 and Australian Drinking Water Guidelines 2011 applicable to the water industry.

Ability to carry out and interpret the result of water quality sampling.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using written, verbal, numerical and graphical communication techniques.

Demonstrated experience in the operation of water quality instrumentation, and the ability to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)

The ideal candidate will be part of a driven and supportive team who share a passion for quality, performance and overall customer satisfaction. A qualification in Water Industry Operations is highly desirable, but not mandatory. We’ll provide the right candidate with the training they need.

How to apply

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact David Toohey, Senior Water Quality Lead on 0409 651 415.

Applications close on Sunday 15 June 2025.

Before applying for the position applicants should read the position description and included selection criteria. All applicants need to provide a statement addressing all selection criteria along with a copy of your current resume to be considered for this position.

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

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake 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 emailing [email protected]