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Maintenance Officer - Water Treatment Plant

Location: Wallerawang
Posting Date: 1 Oct 2026
Job Requisition ID: 595
Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Term: Permanent
Posting End Date: 21 October 2026

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Maintenance Officer - Water Treatment Plant (FULL-TIME) to join our team.

As a Maintenance Officer at the Duckmaloi Water Treatment Plant (based at Wallerawang, NSW), you'll play a critical role in delivering safe, reliable drinking water while maintaining the essential infrastructure that supports the broader Fish River Water Supply Scheme. From hands-on plant operations to the upkeep of vital water assets across the network, you'll see the direct impact of your work every day.

Our perks and Benefits:

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.

  • Flexible working
  • Work a 8-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Fertility leave
  • Corporate wear allowance
  • Professional development and educational assistance
  • Access to remote area benefit packaging – based on work location
  • Attractive Salary Range $91,901 - 101,093 + Super
  • And so much more!

What you’ll do:

  • Carry out practical maintenance work including preventative maintenance tasks, minor repairs, and field-based operational works to keep assets running safely and efficiently.

  • Respond to operational needs in the field by assisting with dam surveillance, water quality sampling, and on-site operational activities across storages, treatment facilities, and distribution systems.

  • Help ensure safe drinking water supply for the Fish River Water Supply Scheme by operating within strict regulatory and operational guidelines to maintain compliant potable water production.

  • Keep accurate records and reporting up to date including maintenance logs, operational data, chemical usage, inventory tracking, and documentation of hazards or non-conformances.

  • Support emergency and incident response activities including participation in flood operations, lock operations, and other water infrastructure events as required.


What we are looking for:

  • A Water Treatment Plant Operations Certificate (or equivalent qualification) demonstrating capability in water treatment operations.

  • MR Licence

  • Demonstrated experience in Water Treatment Plant operations, or strong capability and willingness to develop skills in this environment.

  • Working knowledge of water treatment principles, processes and technology, with the ability to apply this understanding in day-to-day operational and production activities.

  • A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-skilled operational team, contributing to shared outcomes.

How we will support you:
At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.
When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.

Our commitment & culture:
No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public. WaterNSW is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, and people from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the unique perspectives, knowledge and lived experience you bring and are committed to ensuring an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace for everyone.

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If you apply for a position via our website or recruitment@waternsw.com.au, WaterNSW may collect your personal information. Please visit WaterNSW’s Privacy Page to view the Careers Collection Notice for more information about how WaterNSW collects, uses, and discloses your personal information.

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Who we are:
WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.
We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au.

For more information, please reach out to: Nathan Hollis via email nathan.hollis@waternsw.com.au

Please note applications for this position will close on Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 11:59pm

You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW. 

 

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Maintenance Officer - Water Treatment Plant - Wallerawang, NSW, Australia

Wallerawang, NSW, Australia
Full time
Posted 5 months ago
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Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services
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