About the role

The Operations and Maintenance Team Member will assist in the operations and maintenance of EGW’s water and wastewater treatment facilities, and the delivery of proactive and reactive maintenance and operational project work within our water and sewerage reticulation networks so that asset performance and reliability objectives are achieved.

The employee will assist in the improvement in the operations and efficiency of networks to meet customer expectations and regulatory standards in the provision of water and wastewater services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver network maintenance programs
• Operate water treatment & wastewater plants
• Monitor disinfection systems
• Repair water & wastewater infrastructure
• Operate plant and equipment, and support capital projects
• Coordinate contractors
• Monitor network performance
• Respond to after-hours callouts- Benefit from standby allowances and additional earnings
• Maintain accurate records
• Communicate across teams
• Promote safety and compliance
• Demonstrate EGW values and teamwork

Why Join East Gippsland Water:

• Enjoy monthly ADOs for full‑time team members
• Strong learning, training and professional development opportunities
• Clear pathways for progression and internal mobility
• Biannual Health & Wellbeing financial subsidies
• Reduced‑rate corporate gym memberships
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (counselling, coaching 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 packages
• Modern technology and tools that enable innovation

EGW- Renowned for its proactive supportive community & exceptional lifestyle. 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 Sunday 1/11/2026 . 

* This role has been classified as per our Enterprise Agreement as a Band 2-3 position, $56,902.59 to $83,811.38 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.

* Mandatory vaccinations apply

* On-call Activities- appropriate standby remuneration apply