Water Industry Specialist

1 month ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia SA Water Full time

About Us

At SA Water, our mission is to provide reliable and trusted water services for the community. We are a significant business that supports the state's prosperity and is committed to being climate-ready.

We have been delivering services for over 165 years, adapting to ongoing changes and encouraging innovative solutions. Our team is guided by environmental goals and practices that ensure continued service delivery for future generations.

We make a positive difference to the lives of South Australians and the communities they live in every day.

About the Role

The Field Operations team at Bordertown is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team as a Water Industry Specialist. If you are proactive and enjoy field-based work with a 'can-do' attitude, we would love to hear from you.

This role involves construction and maintenance of complex water and wastewater systems. You will lead investigations, construction, commissioning, and lay mains and connections. Additionally, your responsibilities will include:

  • Undertaking construction, maintenance, and operational tasks on water and wastewater systems.
  • Leading water and wastewater investigations, construction, commissioning, laying mains and connections.
  • Undertaking environmental reporting and acquiring relevant permits and approvals.
  • Performing manual handling tasks, working at heights, and confined space work.
  • Ensuring safety above all else and taking responsibility for your safety and others.
  • Using technology systems and programs in accordance with procedures and completing electronic reporting.
  • Delivering excellent customer service and representing SA Water in the community.
  • Working on call (compensated) and occasional travel (allowances and compensation included).

About You

As a Water Industry Specialist, you will bring a skilled approach and willingness to work independently and collaboratively in a team. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and be driven to apply problem-solving and decision-making skills on complex water systems.

Your success in this role will come from:

  • Skilled in the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, small machinery, and various static and mobile vehicles, plant, and machinery.
  • Previous trade qualifications (desirable).
  • Truck, excavator, and traffic management tickets (desirable).
  • Driver's license (essential).
  • White Card (or willingness to obtain).
  • Availability to participate in an on-call roster and occasional overtime.

This role commences at $63,232.72 per annum dependent on skills and experience.

Please note that immunisations relevant to this position and location are mandatory, including Hepatitis A & B and Q Fever.

A great customer experience is achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone.



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