We’re looking for a safety focused team player with an interest in plumbing, earthmoving, repair or maintenance!

For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers

Please ensure to include a copy of your resume, cover letter and your key selection criteria responses with your application.

About the role

The Operator Reticulation plays a pivotal role in consistently executing water and wastewater reticulation tasks and ensuring smooth and efficient operations to deliver safe drinking water and compliant wastewater services.

This role is a full-time, ongoing opportunity including a monthly RDO and flexible work options. You will be part of our ‘Wodonga’ reticulation team that services from Chiltern to Barnawartha across to Wodonga and Bellbridge down to Tangambalanga and Kiewa.

In this role you will have access to a diverse range of learning opportunities, allowing you to expand your knowledge and skills in the field of reticulation.

The general hours of work are between 7am and 4:30pm and once deemed competent, you will be required to participate in a seven-day on call roster every 4-6 weeks which operates from a Tuesday until the following Tuesday.

General day-to-day duties:

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.

Other duties as required.

To view the position description, please visit www.newater.com.au/careers

Key Selection Criteria

Understanding of and/or experience in asset (such as pipes and pumps) and equipment monitoring and maintenance.

Basic computer skills with the ability to conduct system checks, complete electronic work orders and input information.

Understanding of and/or experience in the maintenance of water and sewer networks, is desirable but not required.

Licence or competency in the use of excavation equipment, is not required but a willingness to obtain is essential.

Current Medium Rigid Drivers licence is desirable but not required (willingness to obtain is essential).

Working at North East Water

North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:

Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,

Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements,

Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,

Annual salary increases and superannuation,

Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave,

Health and wellbeing activities,

24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),

Social club,

plus much, much more!

Position Information

An attractive salary range of $59,237 to $75,160 plus 12% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.

This role attracts additional remuneration through allowances and participation in an on-call roster.

This is a full time, ongoing position.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Have questions? Get in touch!

Please do not hesitate to contact Aaron Sewell, Manager Reticulation East on 0419 747 019 or our People & Culture team at [email protected]

Ready to apply?

For tips on writing your application and how our application process works, please visit: https://www.newater.com.au/careers/recruitment-process

For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers

Applications close 11:59pm Monday 3 November 2025.