Operator Maintainer

Want to be a part of a team that works together, supports each other and makes a difference every day?

At Sunwater, you'll find a workplace driven by passion, dedication and a shared commitment to excellence. Our success is built on the hard work of our employees, united in their mission to provide the best outcomes for our customers. Here, work, water and life go hand in hand.

We care deeply about our employees and strive to create a culture that values and supports each individual. Our inclusive culture allows everyone to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, leading to better solutions and outcomes. Sunwater offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Join us to deliver water for prosperity.

Work type:

Full Time

Location:

Mareeba

Job type:

Construction

24 Oct 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Operator Maintainer

Work. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible to ensure water distribution, dam operations, water treatment operations and system monitoring activities as well as maintenance, refurbishment and enhancement of infrastructure, as required. You will be required to undertake preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance work to the required standard and within the required timeframes, where required.

In addition, you will:

- Ensure that all activities are undertaken in compliance with Environmental and WH&S requirements and relevant Sunwater policies, standards, and business rules
- Undertake 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 (including supervising contractors)

Please note that due to the nature of this role, you will participate in an ad-hoc on-call roster and have the option of a 9-day fortnight.

We are seeking candidates with experience in a similar role who can organise and prioritise own tasks. You will have experience developing and implementing solutions to routine problems, operate effectively in a changing environment and apply safe and environmentally responsible work practices.

In addition, you will be able to demonstrate:

- Ability to obtain Certificate 3 Water Operations
- SAP experience/knowledge
- Class ‘C’ driver’s licence for manual vehicle
- Operators must be physically fit to perform the manual task requirements of the position, be able to swim, work in confined spaces and work at heights

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:

- Base salary starting from $80,209.28
- 12.75% superannuation
- Access to TOIL
- 17.5% leave loading
- A genuine emphasis on work/life balance

Water. Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life. At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

- My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
- My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
- My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
- My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

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.

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