• Job security- Full time ongoing contract, East Gippsland Bairnsdale Vic
• Collaborative workplace culture- Innovation, authenticity and accountability
• High-growth industry- Access ongoing training and career growth opportunities

East Gippsland Water provide an essential service to customers across our region, priding ourselves on our workplace culture of collaboration, innovation, authenticity and accountability. If you want to apply your skills and develop a career in a customer-focused industry, we would like to hear from you.

About the role
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Operations & Maintenance team based at our Depot in Bairnsdale. In this position you will work collaboratively with a diverse team to ensure the efficient operations and maintenance of below and above ground infrastructure across the Mitchell region.

The Network Operations team plays an essential role in ensuring the continuity of supply of water and sewer services to customers through both planned maintenance activities and reactive works, as well as assisting in operational improvements and efficiencies to meet customer expectations.

About you
The ideal candidate would have the ability to adopt and display East Gippsland Waters trademark values and behaviours, along with the commitment to providing a quality essential service to the community.

We are looking for someone with:

• A trade qualification, with minimum 3 years’ experience in plumbing, drainage, pipe laying, or civil construction
• Proficiency in the use of plumbing/water industry related machinery, hand and power tools
• Knowledge of pumps, potable water and sewer infrastructure is highly desirable
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• An aptitude for problem-solving
• A positive attitude towards personal and professional development

Benefits of working for East Gippsland Water:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career opportunities.
• Corporate Gym Membership- allows staff to access reduced rate membership.
• EAP program- Services include but not limited employee counselling, professional development, career and financial coaching, leadership training and more.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

We invest heavily in the development of our people, and this is an exciting opportunity for the right person to apply their existing experience and build a career in a high-growth industry full of unique challenges.

If you have experience in the operations and maintenance of assets, operating or maintaining tools, plant and equipment and would like the opportunity to work within a dynamic team, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now!

Applications must include a resume and cover Letter outlining how you can contribute the success of our organisation with reference to the selection criteria contained within the position description.

To find out more about this position, you can obtain a Position Description by visiting our website egwater.vic.gov.au/positions-vacant, or by emailing our People & Culture team at [email protected] or on 03 5150 4444.

Applications close Sunday 29th June 2025

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace, East Gippsland Water supports a positive work-life balance with consideration to flexible work arrangements and strongly encourages applications from experienced women and men, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+, First Nations People, and culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with communities in which we live and work.

* This role has been classified as per our Enterprise Agreement as a Band 2-3 position, ($56,902.59 - $ 83,811.38per annum)

*Plus 11.5% employer superannuation contribution. We reserve the right to remunerate successful candidates within the span of this classification dependant on demonstrated skills, experience and qualifications.
*Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical and a National Police Check.

Key Selection Criteria:

1. Experience in operations and maintenance of assets, machinery or specialist tools and equipment.
2. Ability to follow instructions and learn new skills quickly to become a productive team member in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater assets.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management combined with basic report writing and IT skills.
4. Ability to meet work targets and deadlines when carrying out manual maintenance programs on EGW’s water and wastewater assets.
5. Ability to participate in standby activities and after-hours callouts as required.
6. Positive attitude towards personal development including being accountable, innovative, authentic and a united team player to achieve corporate objectives

To view a full position description, please click on the below link: Position Description Operations and Maintenance Team Member Mitchell