Water and Sewer Network Operator
North East Water
Posted 3 days ago
Are you interested in starting your career in the water industry? This is a great opportunity to gain a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations!
We’re looking for a safety focused team player with an interest in plumbing, repair and maintenance!
What does an Operator do?
Emergency repairs on water and wastewater pipes and assets.
Scheduled maintenance on water and wastewater pipes and assets.
Monitoring and maintenance of sewer pump stations.
Water meter inspections, readings, and repairs.
Inspection of assets.
Completion of electronic work orders and data entry.
Ordering and collecting parts and materials.
Basic site and ground maintenance.
Position Information
Based in Wangaratta.
Full-time, ongoing including a monthly RDO and flexible work options (such as a 9-day fortnight).
General hours of work are between 7am and 4:30pm (Monday to Friday).
On call once deemed competent - Seven-day on call roster every 4-7 weeks.
Salary Information
$59,237 to $63,192 (no qualification) plus 12% superannuation (with the opportunity to gain a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations and progress to the below).
$65,028 to $75,160 (qualified plumber or Certificate in Water Industry Operations or similar) plus 12% superannuation.
Plus, additional remuneration through overtime, allowances and on-call!
Have questions? Please get in touch!
Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Waite, Manager Reticulation West on 0447 450 513 or our People & Culture team via email [email protected]
How to apply:
For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers
Resume (including your contact details)
Cover letter about yourself answering the below:
Why you are interested in this opportunity.
What you will bring to this role (touching on your relevant skills and experience, and any tickets or licences you may have).
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 3 August 2025.
About North East Water
North East Water provides water and sewerage services to 41 localities across the North East Victoria. We are one of 12 similar corporations throughout regional Victoria.
We operate as a retailer that on-sells water from our wholesaler, Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW), which manages water storage, delivery and drainage systems involving 70% of Victoria's stored water.
North East Water serves an estimated population of 122,000 people in an area of approximately 20,000 square kilometres. This region extends from Corryong in the east, along the Murray River to Yarrawonga, then south to Benalla and the alpine towns of Bright, Mt. Beauty and Dartmouth.
Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.
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