Field Officer (Excavator Operator) – Kerang, Cohuna, Swan Hill, Pyramid Hill

Ongoing Full-Time

About GMW

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is Australia’s largest rural water corporation responsible for storing, managing and delivering water across most of northern Victoria. GMW provides more than 39,000 services to about 25,000 customers in its operating region.

About the role

You will join the Infrastructure Delivery Services (IDS) team providing construction and civil maintenance services across the business to maintain and renew the asset portfolio of irrigation and drainage infrastructure.

The West construction team provide services from Echuca to as far west as Mildura. Due to location of the works the role would ideally suit an individual based in the Kerang, Swan Hill region.

Working in a team environment, you’ll provide construction labour contributing to the renewal, modification, rehabilitation and maintenance of irrigation industry structures and associated assets.

You will be responsible for operating plant including motor vehicles and excavators and other forms of compaction equipment.

What do you need?

Construction White Card

Minimum of 12months experience in civil construction, maintenance or agricultural sectors

Australian drivers licence

Excavator licence and experience in operating excavators with the ability to perform trenching, benching, and shaping channel batter

Benefits

Agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our organisation where people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.

GMW are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.

GMW offer flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual needs so that you get to create your own experience with us.

Great time to join GMW and enjoy the relaxed regional lifestyle, career opportunities and growth.

For more information or to view the position description please visit our website.

Applications close Sunday 31 August, 2025. To apply for this role please complete the GMW application form provided on our careers page and email together with a copy of your current CV to [email protected].

GMW is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. GMW encourages people with diverse backgrounds, experience and perspectives to apply.

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 reasonable adjustments to support you to take part in an interview, please contact: [email protected]