CWMS Maintenance & Operations Team Member

· Permanent Role: Stability and growth opportunities.

· AWU Level 6: $77,902 - $79,504 plus super & overtime benefits.

· Fortnightly RDO’s: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate.

· Great Team Environment: Low (~2%) departmental turnover over a 10-year period.

· Work Environment: We promote collaboration and team support.

· Health: Employee Assistance Program & Health checks

· Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.

Alexandrina Council owns and operates one of the largest water retail businesses in the state of South Australia. The Water Entity’s small but dynamic workgroup oversees regional strategic development, capital works programs, maintenance and operations of over ~$100M in water assets. This essential service is governed by strict process and quality requirements to ensure service reliability to approximately 20,000 residents.

The CWMS Maintenance & Operations Team Member position is a full-time opportunity within the Council owned utility, Alexandrina Wastewater. The incumbent will be actively involved in the delivery of all maintenance & operations activities. This includes work on assets related to the Gravity Drainage, Pumping Stations, Rising Main Networks, Wastewater Treatment Facilities & Lagoons, Reuse Systems, Biosolids Dewatering Plant & Vacuum Sewerage Systems.

The incumbent is required to interact with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, contractors, industry experts, regulators, management and customers in a highly technical and professional manner. Stakeholder engagement and people management skills will be critical to the success of this role.

Offering excellent working conditions, this opportunity will reward the right candidate with opportunities for skill development as well as career advancement within the water industry and local government sector.

Click here to view the Position Information Document for more information regarding this position.

Criteria for assessment will be based on the applicant’s ability to address the key Requirements of the Position and how their skills and experience will enhance the operations & maintenance of the essential wastewater service.

For a confidential conversation please call Dale Cuthbert – Operations & Maintenance Coordinator on 85557000.

Click on "Apply" to submit your application.

Applications close at 5pm on the 18th July 2025.

Alexandrina Council is committed to gender, cultural and linguistic diversity, and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

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