What makes Sunwater an exceptional workplace?

We are dedicated to providing our employees with a dynamic and secure work atmosphere, accompanied by an array of attractive benefits including:

• Base salary starting from $83,833.08 (including 1 in 2 oncall allowance)
• 12.75% superannuation
• Access to Banked Time and TOIL
• 17.5% leave loading
• Genuine emphasis on work/life balance
• Access to Sunwater's MyBenefits hosted by Reward Gateway

The role

Sunwater has a permanent opportunity for an Operator Maintainer, based in Maryborough, responsible for delivering and leading operational and maintenance activities on the Lower Mary River and Water Supply Scheme. The Lower Mary Water Supply Scheme is located on the Mary River near Maryborough, approximately 30 minutes from Hervey Bay. The scheme supplies 192 customer offtakes and consists of four pump stations and more than 50kms of channels and pipelines.

In this role you will report to the Operations Supervisor and will be required to schedule, operate and control water distribution. You will ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Environmental and WH&S requirements and relevant Sunwater policies, standards and business rules. In addition you will:

• Undertake preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance work to the required standard and within the required timeframes, where required.
• Undertaking fault analysis and implementing solutions to operational and maintenance issues.
• Maintain surveillance of water supply infrastructure and provide feedback on asset condition and performance
• Procure or request the procurement of goods and services as required to carry out the work, through the approved procurement process.

About you

We are looking for someone who has strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work as a team member as well as the ability to build effective working relationships with customers. You will also have ability to operate, or to rapidly acquire the knowledge and skills to operate, pump stations, water storages and distribution networks associated with bulk water supply to industrial customers. You will have a demonstrated ability to effectively carry out routine administrative tasks, including the basic operation of relevant computer software programs. In addition, you will have:

• Trade certificate (highly regarded)
• Commercial Operators Licence/ACDC (highly desirable)
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain Certificate II and Certificate III in Water Operations and Dam safety training
• Class ‘C’ drivers’ licence
• Boat Licence highly desirable
• A level of physical fitness to work in confined spaces and maintain competency in confined space and rescue

We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexibility in their work arrangements. We understand the importance of work-life balance and value the diverse perspectives and experiences that individuals with flexible working needs bring to our team. We are committed to exploring possibilities that accommodate your needs whilst ensuring successful outcomes for Sunwater. Please feel free to discuss your desired flexibility during the application process, and we will strive to create a mutually beneficial work arrangement. For further information visit www.sunwater.com.au

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

Please note that our recruitment process involves verifying references, conducting psychometric testing, performing background checks, and conducting a pre-employment medical evaluation.