Water Recycling Plant Technical Support Engineer

Who are we?

We're here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.  
 

The role

As a Water Recycling Plant (WRP) Technical Support Engineer, you'll play a significant role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of South East Water's Water Recycling Plants. This hands-on position supports the delivery of minor capital improvement projects and contributes to the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of WRP facilities, including buildings and grounds.

In this site- and office-based role, you'll work closely with the WRP operations team to resolve site issues, coordinate minor works, and provide technical and administrative support. From contractor engagement and procurement to project oversight and continuous improvement initiatives, your work will directly impact the performance and sustainability of our treatment and recovery services.

Who are you?

The ideal candidate will hold tertiary qualifications in Engineering, with at least 3 years of relevant experience in infrastructure or facilities operations. You will bring strong project coordination skills, technical judgment, and a practical understanding of contractor engagement and procurement processes.

Additionally, you will have exceptional organisation skills, with a proactive outlook and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. You will hold skills in managing multiple priorities, solving operational challenges, and communicating effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. 

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.   

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. 

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package: 

Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.  Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.  Life insurance and salary continuance. 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave.  Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.  Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking. Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community  

This role is remunerated at a Level 3 to Level 5 and offers are commensurate with the successful candidates' experience. The classification structure for this role has been designed to recognise multiple levels of experience in the engineering field, and incumbents will commence in a classification according to their level of experience, determined prior to appointment. From here, the incumbent's progression through the levels will be subject to South East Water's engineering pathway's structure.

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.  

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at  
 

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Wednesday, 5th of November 

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application.  Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check 

 
South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required. 

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