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

We're looking to add a Delivery Sewer Maintenance Technician to our skilled Sewer Maintenance team. As the Sewer Maintenace Delivery Technician, you'll be based in both field and office and will oversee the delivery of maintenance activities on the South East Water’s sewerage networks whilst ensuring industry partners are operating correctly and in accordance with industry practices and standards.

What you can expect to be involved in on a day-to-day basis in this role:

• Ensure that the day-to-day activities of relevant Industry Partners works are completed in line with contract requirements and cost.
• Auditing of industry partners and contractors' activities to ensure the works are undertaken safely and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Provide expert advice and support to internal and external stakeholders on all sewer maintenance related matters.
• Identify, help develop and implement maintenance programs consistent with WSAA and MRWA standards.
• Attend Operational and Performance meetings to ensure completion of Programmed Maintenance programs.
• Lead investigations of sewer system failures, blockages and spills to quickly restore services and minimise impact on customers and the environment.
• Participate in network related incidents and the after-hours duty roster as a Response Officer.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements.

This team operates within a 24/7 service environment and provides emergency response to minimise disruption of services to customers and as well as ensuring that public health and the environment are not put at risk. The Sewer Maintenance Delivery Technician will oversee the delivery of reactive maintenance activities, scheduled maintenance programs, Trenchless Sewer repair programs and Property Connection Renewal Program.

Who are you?

With 5+ years' experience in the water and sewerage industry, you have a high level of technical knowledge and demonstrated experience of one or more of the sewerage system asset lifecycle (planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance).

Our ideal candidate can demonstrate the following skills, experience and knowledge:

• A strong understanding of asset management principles and safety processes relating to sewerage networks.
• Good understanding of the relevant WSAA standards and codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder and conflict management skills with an ability to supervise and negotiate issues with contractors and other external parties whilst building strong working relationships.
• A ‘customer first’ mindset with the ability to resolve customer issues using a sound sense of judgement, tack, and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Independent and innovative thinking for future challenges and growth.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary of $96,517 - $103,686 + super + work vehicle + tech.
• commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and leave purchasing.
• 15 weeks paid parental leave for all parents and paid super on unpaid parental leave
• A range of benefits, including free on-site parking and cultural leave.
• A great culture working in collaborative teams with strong work ethics.
• Career focused learning and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives.
• Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront views.

We're for everyone

We do meaningful work, but how we do it is just as important. We’re here to help people live well, protect the environment, and keep healthy water and resources accessible and affordable for all. We know to make a positive difference we need to support our people to be their very best. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of how we work. But it’s our people’s collective ambition, authenticity and differences that bring our culture to life.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. Everyone brings a unique voice and a refreshing perspective that keeps us innovating. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers. Even though we’re all different, we still share a common goal to deliver healthy water for life.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people with disability and from culturally diverse backgrounds. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace for everyone. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, or to learn more about the role, please contact: careers@southeastwater.com.au

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Sunday, 15th September 2024.

Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.