We live in a unique part of the state, with rivers and lakes systems at the heart of the region. We provide an essential service to our local customers, and pride ourselves on the important contribution that we make to the community.

Our people are the key to our success, and this role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the efficiency of our networks to meet customer expectations now and into the future.

About the role - Treatment Operator Recycled Water

An exciting full-time ongoing opportunity is available for a motivated individual to join our Recycled Water Treatment Team. This role requires a unique skill set, including an interest in the hands-on day to day operations and maintenance activities at a number of recycled water plants and sites servicing the Bairnsdale area, combined with the ability to facilitate the monitoring, testing, and continuous improvements of our wastewater treatment and application.

The right candidate may also have the opportunity to assist with delivery of minor renewals, plant upgrades and process improvement projects for facilities across the region.

This small collaborative team plays an essential role in how we collect, treat and reuse recycled water in our region, and have a direct impact on how effectively we utilise recycled water now and for the future sustainability of our local environment.

About you

We are looking for someone with curiosity, problem solving abilities and a keen interest in building a career in a role that directly contributes to the successful outcomes of our organisation.

This role would suit a candidate with a unique blend of hands-on practical skills in a mechanical maintenance, wastewater or plant/equipment operations, combined with a keen interest or experience in environmental or agricultural science. Experience in process monitoring, a trade-based certification, or relevant qualification is highly desirable. 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or willing to complete it within 2 years of commencement.
• A good working knowledge (practical and theoretical) of Recycled Water Treatment, Water Treatment and Disinfection plants.
• Experience in the operation of recycled water systems, irrigation systems and dosing plants.
• The capacity to efficiently and effectively manage time and priorities with a weekly work program.
• The ability to work with minimum supervision on defined tasks and projects.

We invest heavily in our people to support their professional development, so we are after a motivated candidate who is the right fit for the team, with a desire to learn and contribute to the success of the organisation.

A full drivers’ licence and ability to participate in a stand-by roster for emergency callouts is a requirement of this role.

Apply now!

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.

Applications should include a resume and covering letter outlining how you can contribute to the team’s success, and outlining your skills and experience against the KEY SELECTION CRITERIA responsibilities of the role.

Applications close Friday 6 December 2024.

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.

*Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.