Network and Inventory Ranger

• Excellent health and wellbeing benefits
• Ongoing career development opportunities
• Support the sustainable delivery of an essential service to the Lower Hunter community

We are seeking a Network and Inventory Ranger to join our Maintenance team within our Customer Delivery division on a full time ongoing basis.

Our Company

At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Values.

At Hunter Water we fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.

We are embarking on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Corporate Strategy.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:

Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:

• Additional Public Holidays, RDOs
• 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
• Paid Community Service Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
• Access to hybrid work and other flexible options

Health & Wellbeing benefits including:

• Fitness passport
• Access to discounted health fund and health services
• Access to the Employee Assistance program

Remuneration & Hours:

• 38 hour working week
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Base salary $88, 522 per annum plus 12% superannuation

The Opportunity

As the Network and Inventory Ranger you will play a vital role in dam safety, surveillance, and maintenance across Hunter Water's infrastructure including dams, detention basins, catchments, and depots. The Network and Inventory Ranger also ensures accurate inventory management at the EMM Tomago Depot, supports operational teams, and respond to environmental incidents and bushfire risks.

What you'll do:

• Completing routine Dam Safety Inspections and submit necessary reports.
• Patrolling, surveillance and reporting within Hunter Water's catchment for weeds, feral animals, unauthorised access and prohibited activities using the Corporation's 4WD vehicle or boat.
• Routine monitoring of catchment parameters, recording equipment, and condition assessments for infrastructure assets such as floodgates, fish ladders, tunnels and canals. Monitoring work includes inspecting, reading, sampling, testing, recording, conducting safety assessments and reporting.
• Operate various types of machinery including but not limited to a tractor, forklift and mower.
• Complete surveillance and maintenance activities required for Hunter Water's Water and Wastewater pumping stations and associated assets to ensure operability.
• Willingness to complete overtime and/or afterhours callouts where required.
• Undertake site safety inspection and report any damage or issues through HWC systems
• Ensuring the safe and secure storage of inventory
• Management and processing of requisitions and receipts in ERP
• Provide quality assurance including reporting of discrepancies
• Stocktaking

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential Criteria:

• Class C Drivers licence
• General Boat Licence (and demonstrated ability to safely navigate a registered vessel)
• Construction Induction Card
• Current CPR/Emergency First Aid training
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both in teams and independently
• Experience interpreting basic plans and maps
• Experience working within the requirements of WHS, Environmental and Quality Management systems
• Intermediate computer skills including ability to use MS Office programs (Excel, Outlook etc.), ERP systems and ability to learn and use computerised technology and systems as required
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with a broad range of stakeholders including members of the public.

Desirable Criteria:

• Relevant qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain or Warehousing
• Experience in Dam safety compliance including associated regulations
• Knowledge of/familiarity with Hunter Waters area of operations
• Experience working in the operation and/or maintenance of water or wastewater network and assets
• Experiencing managing the movement of trucks and plant on site
• Experience in contract management and supervising contractors to deliver work in accordance with safety, environmental and quality control processes
• Ability to read and record information from meteorological equipment, gauge boards, dosing equipment, piezometers, flow meters, and make minor mathematical calculations.
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• A strong customer focus and a desire to resolve customer issues.
• Continuous improvement focus and promotion of high work standards.

Application Steps:

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume.

Please click to view the Position Description .

Interested? Apply Now!

Application closing date: 3 October 2025

Contact: Rachel Phone: 0488 620 144

We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.

Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.