Who are we?
We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.
The role
As a Pressure Sewer Technician, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of South East Water’s pressure sewerage network. Working across both field and office environments, you'll coordinate maintenance activities, respond to network incidents, investigate operational issues and help deliver continuous improvements across our pressure sewer systems.
This role operates within a 24/7 service environment and forms part of a rostered duty team, providing operational support and emergency response to minimise customer impacts and protect public health and the environment. You'll work closely with contractors, customers and internal stakeholders to maintain network performance, coordinate repairs and support ongoing infrastructure improvements.
Who are you?
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
- Demonstrated experience in the operation, maintenance or construction of sewerage, water or recycled water systems.
- A trade qualification, Water Operations Certificate III, or equivalent relevant water industry experience.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve complex operational issues independently.
- Sound knowledge of sewerage system operations and hydraulic principles relevant to pressure sewer networks.
- Experience working with contractors and coordinating maintenance or operational works in a field-based environment.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and explain technical information clearly.
