At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team ensuring safe and reliable water services for our community.
- Company: East Gippsland Water, committed to sustainability and community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy job security, career development, health subsidies, and gym discounts.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with ongoing professional development and clear progression pathways.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while building a stable career in essential services.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations and maintenance; strong teamwork and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 56903 - 83811 $ per year.
Welcome to the East Gippsland Water Careers Portal. For enquiries, please reach out to our People, Safety & Culture team at vacancies@egwater.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 671 841.
Play a vital role in delivering safe, reliable water services to our communities. Working within a collaborative and safety-focused team, you'll contribute to meaningful work that protects public health and supports community wellbeing. Build a stable career delivering essential services to local communities.
East Gippsland Water provides 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 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
- 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
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (counselling, coaching and wellbeing services)
- 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
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.
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.
Desired Skills and Experience
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
- Experience in operations and maintenance of assets, machinery or specialist tools and equipment.
- Ability to follow instructions and learn new skills quickly to become a productive team member in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater assets.
- Effective time management skills combined with the ability to prioritise to ensure high-quality outcomes during times of peak activity and when carrying out manual maintenance programs on EGW's assets.
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management combined with basic report writing and IT skills.
- Ability to participate in standby activities and respond to after-hours callouts within required timeframes.
- Positive attitude towards personal development including being accountable, innovative, passionate and a team player to achieve corporate objectives.
Operations and Maintenance Team Member in Bairnsdale employer: East Gippsland Water
East Gippsland Water is an exceptional employer, offering a values-driven culture that prioritises safety, quality, and sustainability. With flexible work arrangements and a commitment to employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead a high-performing team while making a meaningful impact across multiple sites in a beautiful region. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to continuous improvement and community service.
