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• Full-time perm. opportunity | Based in Altona + travel across varies GWW sites
• Great team environment, strong safety culture and variety of work
• Salary $97,541 + 12% super + Tool of Trade + Mobile phone
  
  
  • Full-time perm. opportunity | Based in Altona + travel across varies GWW sites
  • Great team environment, strong safety culture and variety of work
  • Salary $97,541 + 12% super + Tool of Trade + Mobile phone
    
    
  About Greater Western Water
  
  We're water… and more.
  
  GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne's CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more
  
  Benefits
  • Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave
  • Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
  • Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
  • Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
  • Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
  • Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office
    
    
  The opportunity
  
  We're looking for a qualified Mechanical Fitter to join our Maintenance Services and Control Systems team. In this hands-on role, you'll help maintain critical water and sewer treatment infrastructure that supports the health and wellbeing of our growing communities.
  
  You'll carry out both preventative and reactive maintenance activities across a variety of sites, working with pumps, valves, blowers, and related mechanical systems. You'll be part of a high-performing, safety-first team that values reliability, teamwork and continuous improvement. Every day brings something different—whether it's fault-finding, breakdown work or planned maintenance, you'll play a key role in keeping our assets running smoothly.
  
  Responsibilities
  • Perform planned, corrective and reactive maintenance on water and sewer infrastructure
  • Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs on pumps, valves and blowers
  • Collaborate with electrical, SCADA and treatment teams to maintain asset performance
  • Complete work orders, maintenance records and ensure compliance with safety procedures
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance operations
    
    
  Skills & Experience
  • Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter or equivalent mechanical qualification (Essential)
  • Experience in pump systems and industrial mechanical maintenance
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and manuals
  • Commitment to safety, teamwork and high-quality service delivery
    
    
  See yourself thrive
  
  Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We're supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.
  
  We're seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.
  
  Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
  
  Applications close: Sunday, 6 July 2025. Recruitment activities will commence as soon as applications are received, so don't delay—apply now
  
  The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.
  
  Please note: this role has been classified as a Critical Worker under the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act and GWW's Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program. As such, the successful candidate will also be required to undergo additional security clearance checks in line with legislative obligations.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelEntry level
  Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
  Job function
  • Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
  • IndustriesUtilities

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