East Gippsland Water provide an essential service to customers across our region, priding ourselves on our workplace culture of collaboration, innovation, authenticity and accountability. If you want to apply your skills and develop a career in a customer-focused industry, we would like to hear from you.
Join EGW in the role of Meter Reader (casual), providing essential water meter readings for customers as part of our quarterly billing cycles. The Meter Reader is responsible for completing water meter readings across assigned routes within the East Gippsland region, ensuring that readings are recorded safely, efficiently, to meet our organisational and customer requirements. Key responsibilities include accurately recording and uploading meter data, inspecting meters for damage or leaks, and identifying any irregularities or abnormal water usage. As a Meter Reader you will work approximately 28 weeks per year (5-7 weeks per cycle) across the East Gippsland region.
To be successful in this role the ideal candidate will:
- Possess a current driver’s licence and own roadworthy vehicle (reimbursement of costs by EGW)
- Be physically fit and able to walk long distances for the duration of the meter reading cycle
- Be able to utilise a hand-held electronic device
- Have the ability to verify and validate readings when discrepancies occur and ensure data integrity and accuracy
- Able to inspect and report meters for faults, damage, leaks or abnormal usage, and update meter locations and numbers as required
- Adhere to East Gippsland Water health and safety requirements, including protective clothing and sun-smart policies
- Have a sound knowledge of the local area
- Be able to utilise initiative to locate services and
- Represent East Gippsland Water in a courteous, professional and respectful manner at all times and when responding to public enquiries
Benefits of working for East Gippsland Water:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Access exclusive discounts and perks through our Flare employee benefits platform
- Corporate Gym Membership- allows staff to access reduced rate membership
- Work-life balance- Monday to Friday schedule, allowing your evenings and weekends to personal time and family
- EAP program- Services include but not limited employee counselling, professional development, career and financial coaching and more
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Commitment to sustainability and community impact
- Access to modern technology and tools to support innovation
- Inclusive and values-driven culture that celebrates diversity and wellbeing
EGW- Renowned for its proactive supportive community & exceptional lifestyle. We take pride & ownership to deliver essential services to our community.
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Applications should include a resume and covering letter outlining how you can contribute to the team’s success, outlining your skills and experience against the KEY SELECTION CRITERIA responsibilities of the role.
To find out more about this position, you can obtain a Position Description below or by visiting our website egwater.vic.gov.au/positions-vacant, or by emailing our People & Culture team at vacancies@egwater.vic.gov.au or on 03 5150 4444.
Applications close on Sunday 7th December 2025
Position Description Meter Reader
East Gippsland Water provides an inclusive work environment, offering ongoing professional development opportunities, a workplace culture that supports work-life balance, and the opportunity to directly contribute to the community and environment in which we live and work.
As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace, we strongly encourage applications from experienced women and men, First Nations People, people with differing abilities, LGBTQI+, culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with our community.
This role has been classified as per our Enterprise Agreement as a Band 2 position ($37.84 per hour, inc. 25% leave loading) plus 12% employer superannuation contribution.
We reserve the right to remunerate successful candidates within the span of this classification dependant on demonstrated skills, experience and qualifications.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and National Police Check.
