Shape the future of maintenance at EGW by leading strategy, standards and people in a strong safety‑first culture. Drive asset reliability and continuous improvement while building capable, engaged teams.
- Lead EGW maintenance through people‑focused leadership & safe, reliable results.
- Values‑led, inclusive culture with a proud focus on people, community and impact
- Strong learning and development with clear pathways for growth and mobility
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.
About the role
The District Manager Maintenance is accountable for the strategic leadership, performance and continuous improvement of East Gippsland Water’s maintenance function.
The role provides enterprise‑wide leadership to optimise asset reliability, operational efficiency and lifecycle outcomes across water, wastewater, reuse and building assets through standardised, data‑driven maintenance practices.
As the organisational centre of excellence for maintenance, the role establishes maintenance strategy, maintenance plans, standards, systems and governance frameworks and ensures their consistent application across Service Delivery.
A core focus of the role is to build a high‑performance, capable and engaged maintenance workforce by developing people, processes and systems that deliver safe, reliable and cost‑effective outcomes for the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership for a centralised maintenance function
- Lead, mentor and develop Maintenance Coordinators across key trade disciplines
- Develop and continuously improve the enterprise maintenance strategy
- Champion contemporary maintenance practices, including RCM and root cause analysis
- Establish governance for maintenance systems, including CMMS and inventory
- Oversee annual maintenance planning and scheduling to optimise resources
- Optimise critical spares and inventory to reduce asset risk and downtime
- Monitor and report on maintenance KPIs to drive performance and value
- Provide strategic technical leadership across operational sites
- Drive planning and scheduling excellence to maximise asset reliability
- Develop, manage and re‑forecast maintenance and inventory budgets
- Deliver cost optimisation without compromising safety or asset performance
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements
- Build long‑term capability through workforce planning and succession management
- Role model organisational values and foster a positive, inclusive safety culture
Why Join East Gippsland Water:
- Enjoy monthly ADOs for full‑time team members
- Genuine work–life balance with Monday–Friday schedules
- Flexible work arrangements that support life outside work
- Strong learning, training and professional development opportunities
- Clear pathways for progression and internal mobility
- Biannual Health & Wellbeing financial subsidies
- Weekly Bring Your Dog to Work wellbeing initiative
- Reduced‑rate corporate gym memberships
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (counselling, coaching & development, and wellbeing services)
- A supportive, collaborative, values‑driven workplace
- Inclusive culture that champions diversity and wellbeing
- A proud commitment to sustainability and community impact
- Access exclusive discounts and perks through Flare (Employee Benefits program)
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Modern technology and tools that enable innovation
Renowned for its proactive supportive community & exceptional lifestyle, at EGW we take pride & ownership to deliver essential services to our community.
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.
Apply now!
Applications must include a resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the Key Selection Criteria in the position description, and how you will contribute to the team’s success.
To find out more about this position, you can obtain a Position Description 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 Thursday 7th May 2026.
* This role has been classified as per our Enterprise Agreement as a Band 4 position, ($106,841.38 - $118,970.84 per annum)
* 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.
