Full Time Ongoing

Technical Services Band B: $69,758 – $80,726 per annum plus 12% statutory superannuation.

Location: Maffra Depot

About Southern Rural Water
Southern Rural Water (SRW) is a Victorian water corporation with nearly 170 staff, managing major dams, weirs, water licencing and more from Mallacoota through to the South Australian border. At SRW, we believe that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive and contribute to collective success. Through providing a flexible, always safe workplace and promoting employee development, we empower employees to contribute to our strategy of great value for customers and community through excellence in rural water management.

How We Support You

At Southern Rural Water, we recognise and prioritise the wellbeing and fulfillment of our staff members. Here's what we offer to ensure a balanced and rewarding work experience:

• Embrace flexibility: We support various working arrangements including WFH, 9-day fortnights, tailored work schedule to accommodate for school pick up hours.
• Generous leave provisions: 15 days sick leave and 14 weeks paid parental leave to support you during life’s important moments!
• Professional development: We support your growth through a range of internal and external training initiatives and offer study assistance programs to empower you to reach your full potential.
• Employee Assistance Program: Receive comprehensive support for yourself and your family through our employee assistance program.
• Salary sacrifice: Salary sacrifice options for vehicles, equipment, and superannuation to enhance your financial benefits.
• See what else we can offer you on our Careers Page!

About the Role

Are you mechanically minded and excited by the prospect of applying your skills in a dynamic role? If yes, then the Technical Officer may be the perfect role for you!

We are currently seeking a Technical Officer with hands on experience in providing both technical and mechanical support. As the Technical Officer, you will be the first point of contact for all maintenance, diagnostics, and fault repair issues.

Working closely within the Water Supply East team, you will oversee the monitoring and maintenance of automated, mechanical, and electrical systems in the Macalister Irrigation District (MID), ensuring optimal system efficiency.

This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skill set while being part of a supportive and experienced team! Training in industry specific equipment and processes will be provided to help you succeed.

As the Technical Officer, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee and maintain automation systems to ensure automated and SCADA controlled equipment operate efficiently to meet service and water saving targets.
• Serve as the primary contact for SRW staff and contractors for all maintenance, diagnostics, and fault repairs.
• Liaise with Operations and Maintenance staff to ensure automated systems performance targets are met.
• Under general direction, plan, schedule & prioritise work activities.
• Work proactivity as part of a small group of employees/contractors.
• Identify and recommend system upgrades or modifications to enhance automation efficiency.

About you

The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate some of the desired experience and abilities below:

• Experience in technical and mechanical operations.
• Proficiency in operating a wide range of tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Experience in maintaining technical, electronic, or mechanical equipment, with some knowledge of automation systems including SCADA operations and diagnostics is desirable
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and adapt to the needs of the team.

How to Apply

Applications should be made online by clicking 'Apply' before midnight Sunday 29 June 2025 or by visiting our website: www.srw.com.au

Please take the time to describe how your knowledge, skills and abilities would make you a suitable candidate for this role as part of your cover letter.

For a Position Description for this role please email [email protected]

Southern Rural Water is committed to diversity and inclusion in employment and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders, gender identities and/or sexual orientations.

Southern Rural Water acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters we work with and within, and pay respects to Elders past and present.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact: [email protected]