Mechanical Maintenance Operator

Lower Murray Water (LMW) is a water corporation providing services to around 80,000 urban and rural customers along the Murray River. Our service region lies within the traditional lands of First Nations Peoples, starting from Barapa Barapa (Koondrook), travelling downstream along the Murray River through Latji Latji (Mildura) and flowing to Ngintait at the South Australian border. A unique organisation, LMW operates both urban and rural water businesses which support domestic and commercial customers from households through large-scale irrigation operations. As a leader within the region, LMW has established itself as a major contributor to enhancing regional prosperity, directly impacting social, environmental, and economic benefits.

LMW are seeking an enthusiastic individual with mechanical aptitude and technical expertise to deliver effective maintenance and general repairs on LMW assets.

About the role:

This position within Lower Murray Water's (LMW) Plant Operations and Maintenance Division reports to the Team Leader of Mechanical Maintenance and works as part of a broader Plant Operations and Maintenance team.

This position works with a team of qualified tradespersons within fitter and machinist/mechanical trades and is primarily responsible for performing mechanical maintenance and general repairs to a diverse range of LMW Assets.

Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Strong communication skills with both internal and external customers
• Ensure all works are carried out in a safe and compliant manner, utilising SWMS and Take 5 assessment processes
• Accurately fit parts and the ability to work with or without drawings
• Identify and implement innovations and efficiencies in the Mechanical Maintenance Department
• Assist with the monitoring and checking of water, irrigation, drainage and sewer assets

About you:

As a Mechanical Maintenance Operator, you will thrive in our friendly, collaborative culture. You will have a strong mechanical aptitude and the technical expertise to deliver effective maintenance and general repairs to LMW's water, wastewater and irrigation infrastructure.

You will have trade experience and demonstrate strong fault finding and problems solving skills and a sound understanding of OHS practices and principles, these will support your success in this role.

We encourage you to contact us even if you do not necessarily meet all the requirements of the role. You may have other skills and experience that make you a great fit for the role.

What we offer:

• A friendly and inclusive culture
• Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.
• A dynamic workplace where every day offers new and exciting ventures
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program.
• A strong focus on career and leadership development
• Attractive salary and employment benefits under our Enterprise Agreement

Working at LMW will inspire you to be passionate, innovative and dynamic. The skills and abilities you bring to the role will be valued. We are committed to fostering a high-performing culture through continued coaching, developing and learning opportunities which will support an exciting career.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please complete an application form including responses to the following questions:

1. Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
2. Why do you want to be a Mechanical Maintenance Operator at LMW and what skills or experience will you bring to the role?
3. How do you promote a safety-first work culture, when performing high risk work?

Email your application form and resume to by Sunday 9 November 2025. Enquiries can be directed to Phil Gourlay - HR Business Partner on or the Recruitment email address.

To apply for this role, you must have the right to work in Australia.

Appointment to this position is subject to a national criminal history check and fit-for-work evaluations including drug and alcohol screening. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify an applicant; each case is assessed on its merits.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce and celebrate that everyone at LMW is unique in their own way. These unique differences create a culture at LMW that enhances not only our organisation but also the community in which we serve.

If you require any help with your application, accessibility or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please don't hesitate to contact our Diversity & Inclusion Officer – Steph on