We are NSW’s bulk water supplier, river operator and your one-stop shop for licensing, water trades and water information.  We supply two thirds of water used in NSW from our 42 dams, rivers and pipelines to regional towns, irrigators, Sydney Water and local water utilities. We also own and operate the largest surface and groundwater monitoring network in the southern hemisphere and build, maintain and operate essential infrastructure. 

As part of a hard working and highly skilled team, you will work on one of the States most significate and critical assets.

We are seeking for a Maintenance Officer Trade - Mechanical to be based at our Warragamba/Prospect office, as part of a hard working and highly skilled team, you will play a pivotal role in the ongoing maintenance and service of some of NSW’s major waterways. 

This is a Permanent, Full time role reporting into Maintenance Team Leader.

Key responsibilities:

• Commitment to WaterNSW safety policies and procedures
• Operational maintenance tasks aligned with the preventative maintenance program.
• Dam surveillance and water sampling.
• You may be required conduct other maintenance activities outside of your trade.
• Ensure work is performed and documented in accordance with manufacturers recommendation and company procedures 

Skills and qualifications required:

• Fitting, Fabrication or Mechanical trade qualification
• General maintenance activities including plant, machinery and large industrial equipment operations.
• The ability to work as part of a team and contribute to a positive and hardworking culture.
• Familiar with maintenance management systems.
• Demonstrate good computer skills.
• Willing to travel and work at various sites within Water NSW.

What we are offering

• Maintenance staff work a 9-day fortnight but core hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
• An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the preferred candidate.
• Great workplace with good job variety

We are looking for someone who can work in a high-volume environment with competing priorities required on multiple tasks. 

The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a National police check and Medical check. Any offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance of these checks.  

More information can be accessed via the Position Description 
Queries can be directed to: Recruitment@waternsw.com.au
All applications must be lodged via an online application - emailed applications will not be accepted.

Please complete your personal details and submit a cover letter and resume below. All applications must be submitted online.

Please note  - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications close on 22nd April 2021