Maintenance Officer - Trade - Electrical

State Water Corporation; Warragamba Dam; Hybrid; AUD 104,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

9-day fortnight

Parental leave 16 weeks

Fertility leave

Wear allowance

Education assistance

Remote area benefits

Salary package + super

Job summary

WaterNSW is seeking a Trade-qualified Electrical Technician to maintain and troubleshoot critical water infrastructure in NSW. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and operational excellence, with opportunities to work on diverse maintenance tasks across assets.

We offer hybrid work arrangements and support for professional development, with clear pathways to advance maintenance capabilities and asset reliability.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Electrical Technician with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service critical water and electrical infrastructure that helps deliver essential water services to communities across NSW.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance activities to keep assets operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Monitor, inspect, and troubleshoot water supply systems, identifying opportunities to improve performance and reliability.
• Contribute to minor projects and improvement initiatives that enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure.
• Capture maintenance data and asset information to support effective planning and long‑term asset performance.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation to support compliance and operational excellence.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety focus

Asset data capture

Job description

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 a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Fertility leave
• Corporate wear allowance
• Professional development and educational assistance
• Access to remote area benefit packaging – based on work location
• Attractive Salary starting from $103,579 - $108,759 + 12% Super
• And so much more!

What you’ll do:

• Maintain and service critical water and electrical infrastructure that helps deliver essential water services to communities across NSW.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance activities to keep our assets operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Monitor, inspect, and troubleshoot water supply systems, identifying opportunities to improve performance and reliability
• Contribute to minor projects and improvement initiatives that enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure.
• Capture maintenance data and asset information to support effective planning and long‑term asset performance.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation to support compliance and operational excellence.

What we are looking for:

• Trade-qualified Electrical Technician with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Proven experience maintaining and troubleshooting electrical infrastructure, assets, and equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues, assess risks, and implement practical solutions.
• Eagerness to learn and develop across a diverse range of maintenance, operational, and water infrastructure activities.
• Confident using technology and systems to capture maintenance information, asset data, and service records.

Who we are:

WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW. We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering.

How we will support you:

At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals. When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.

Our commitment & culture:

No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public. WaterNSW is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, and people from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the unique perspectives, knowledge and lived experience you bring and are committed to ensuring an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace for everyone. Find out more at waternsw.com.au

For more information, please reach out to: [e-mail]

Please note applications for this position will close on Friday 16th October 2026 at 11.59 pm.

You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW.

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