Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking experienced Maintenance Officers Trade - Mechanical (Full-Time) to join our team at Warragamba Dam.

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state. This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.  

Our perks and benefits:                                                                        

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.   

• Flexible working
• Work 8-day fortnight from Monday to Thursday
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave  
• Fertility leave  
• Yearly corporate wear allowance  
• Professional development and educational assistance  
• Salary range $81,699 - $89,871 + Super
• And so much more! 

What you’ll do:

Deliver day to day maintenance and service activities for water infrastructure assets and river systems. As a part of a hard working and highly skilled team, you will play a pivotal role in the ongoing maintenance and service of some of NSW’s major waterways. 

You will also participate in incident response and on call rosters as requested, including weekend and shift work when required. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Commitment to WaterNSW safety policies and procedures
• Operational maintenance tasks aligned with the preventative maintenance program
• Dam surveillance and water sampling
• You may be required conduct other maintenance activities outside of your trade
• Ensure work is performed and documented in accordance with manufacturers recommendation and company procedures
• Willing to travel and work at various sites within Water NSW if or when required

What we are looking for:  

• General maintenance activities including plant, machinery and large industrial equipment operations
• The ability to work as part of a team and contribute to a positive and hardworking culture
• Qualification in the trade Mechanical
• Boat licence where water operations are required (it's desirable to have a boat license however training will be provided to obtain the license through WaterNSW if you do not have one)
• Current NSW driver’s licence

Who is WaterNSW? 

When people think of essential human services, water supply is one of the first things that come to mind - and that’s where WaterNSW comes in. We are NSW’s primary bulk water supplier, river operator and comprehensive provider for licensing, water trades and water information. 

For more information, please reach out to Samata Billa at samata.billa@waternsw.com.au

Please note applications for this position will close on 4th February 2024

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