Lead Water Network Technician: Field Maintenance & Quality

SA Water; NURIOOTPA; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Water is seeking a Senior Water Network Technician to lead water main cleaning and maintenance, spanning multiple sites across South Australia. You will supervise frontline teams, coordinate contractors and incidents, and promote safety throughout operations.

Applicants should have a Certificate 3 in Water Operations (or willingness to complete), strong customer service, and excellent communication skills. A Class C driver’s licence and ability to travel intra-state are desirable.

Qualifications

• Front line leadership experience or qualifications
• Advanced customer service skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Numeracy and literacy skills with experience using electronic systems and software applications

Responsibilities

• Deliver water main cleaning, maintenance and water quality activities across the network
• Coordinate field works, contractors and incident responses to ensure safe and efficient outcomes
• Champion a strong safety culture by identifying risks and promoting safe work practices
• Investigate issues and apply technical expertise to maintain water quality and network performance
• Use technology and operational systems to support field activities, reporting and compliance
• Provide excellent customer service and build positive relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Numeracy

Education

Certificate 3 in Water Operations

Tools

Electronic systems

Job description

SA Water is seeking a Senior Water Network Technician to lead water main cleaning and maintenance, spanning multiple sites across South Australia. You will supervise frontline teams, coordinate contractors and incidents, and promote safety throughout operations.

Applicants should have a Certificate 3 in Water Operations (or willingness to complete), strong customer service, and excellent communication skills. A Class C driver’s licence and ability to travel intra-state are desirable.