Maintenance Officer

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking a Maintenance Officer to join our Operations team at Keepit Dam.

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.

This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.

Our perks and Benefits:

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

• Flexible working
• 8-day fortnight and core hours are 7am to 4:30pm (Monday to Thursday)
• 3-bedroom subsidised housing is provided at Keepit Dam
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Fertility leave
• Yearly corporate wear allowance
• Professional development and educational assistance
• Salary range $70,203 - $77,225 + Super
• And so much more!

What you’ll do:

As part of a hardworking and highly skilled team, you will play a pivotal role in the ongoing maintenance and service activities for water infrastructure assets and river systems.

This is a Permanent Full-Time role which reports into Maintenance Team Leader.

To be successful in this role you must be a self-motivated team player who has a passion for hands on work and a commitment to safety in line. Trades qualification will be looked on favourably but not essential.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Commitment to WaterNSW safety policies and procedures
• Operational maintenance tasks aligned with the preventative maintenance program.
• Dam surveillance and water sampling.
• Ensure work is performed and documented in accordance with manufacturers recommendation and company procedures.

What we are looking for:

• Maintaining assets at a high-level including ground maintenance, vegetation control and operations and surveillance.
• The ability to work alone, unsupervised and as part of a team and contribute to a positive and hardworking culture.
• Willing to travel and work at various sites within NSW
• Any painting, plant operations, welding , confined space, work at heights, chemical application, dogging and sand blasting experience will be considered as favourable.
• Demonstrate good computer skills.
• Current NSW driver’s licence

Who is WaterNSW?

When people think of essential human services, water supply is one of the first things that come to mind - and that’s where WaterNSW comes in. We are NSW’s primary bulk water supplier, river operator and comprehensive provider for licensing, water trades and water information.