Metering Officer
- Operational, hands-on role in the field
- Community values driven organisation
- Flexible working arrangements
At Barwon Water, every interaction is an opportunity to deliver outstanding value to our customers and community. If you’re practical, customer-focused, and thrive on making a difference through reliable service, this could be the role for you.
About the Role
As a Metering Officer, you’ll join a close-knit team, responsible for maintaining Barwon Water’s water meter fleet, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You’ll be responsible for activities in the field, including installing, servicing, and replacing meters, managing the Large Meter Maintenance Program, and supporting the introduction and troubleshooting of smart meters.
You’ll assist with inspections, support enforcement and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external providers, completing paperwork and investigation. You'll support timely examination of asset condition, repairs, meter readings, and replacements.
About You
You are proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a small, supportive team. You bring strong written and verbal communication skills, a commitment to customer service, and a knack for problem solving.
You are capable to manage and maintain water meters such as installing, replacing, and servicing, and understand the need to respond in timely manner as well as acting as a brand ambassador for Barwon Water. You enjoy working with stakeholders and communicate with clarity and purpose.
Your background may include a trade qualification or similar and your experience in practical and customer facing roles will underpin your success.
As this is a field based role, a current driver’s licence and willingness to undertake a pre-employment health assessment are essential as well as ability to obtain a confined space entry license. Ongoing development opportunities are available to ensure your continued growth.
About Us
Barwon Water is Victoria’s largest regional urban water corporation, with more than 110 years’ experience in delivering world-class water, sewerage, and recycled water services. We’re a pivotal player in the region’s ongoing social, economic, and environmental prosperity, and we’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team. We care about where we live and work, and we’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team.
Why Join Us?
At Barwon Water, we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.
Our work requires more than engineering and scientific solutions - it requires hands-on operational leadership, meaningful engagement with our communities, and a commitment to learn from the tens of thousands of years of knowledge and insights of Traditional Custodians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Get in Touch
Does this opportunity sound like a good fit for you?
Ready to apply? Submit your cover letter and resume now.
Enquiries to Cindy Clark, Team and Optimisation Team Lead, on (03) 5226 9161.
Applications close Monday, 8 December 2025.
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If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at recruitment@barwonwater.vic.gov.au, noting your preferred method of communication and contact details, and a member of the team will be in touch.