Maintenance Officer Trade - Electrical (Burrendong)

State Water Corporation; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

4-day week at full pay

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Fertility leave

Wear allowance

Professional development

Remote area benefits

Job summary

WaterNSW seeks an experienced Maintenance Officer Trade - Electrical. This full-time, permanent role focuses on maintaining water infrastructure, river systems and assets, ensuring service delivery and safety.

The position offers hybrid work arrangements and a 4-day week at full pay under the Enterprise Agreement, with strong career development opportunities. The role requires an electrical trade qualification, the ability to lead small teams, and a NSW driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification required.
• Experience in maintenance, monitoring and operation of water infrastructure preferred.
• Ability to lead small work groups and cover for team roles as needed.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance and service of water infrastructure, river systems and assets are completed to trade standards and requirements.
• Deliver accurate quantity and quality of water to customers via surveillance of water assets.
• Perform operational maintenance tasks and minor works to support the preventive maintenance program.
• Capture and store data for maintenance management systems.
• Undertake dam surveillance, water quality sampling and on-site water delivery operations as required.
• Adhere to emergency policies and participate in water infrastructure activities, flood and pump operations.

Skills

Electrical trade qualification

Lead small work groups

Maintenance skills

Current NSW Drivers Licence

Job description

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Maintenance Officer Trade - Electrical (full-time, permanent) to join our team.

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 a 4-day week 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.
• Salary starting from $88,366 base + 12% super.
• And so much more!

What you’ll do:

• Ensure maintenance and service of water infrastructure, river systems and is completed in accordance with trade compliance, business requirements and good practice.
• Ensure delivery of accurate quantity and quality of water to customers by undertaking surveillance and monitoring of water supply assets.
• Carry out operational maintenance tasks and minor works to assist in the delivery of the preventative maintenance program, providing an initial analysis and potential improvements.
• Capture and store data for the maintenance management system and other related service systems as required.
• Undertake dam surveillance, water quality sampling, on-site water delivery operations on water storage and distribution assets and service-related functions to complete operational requirements.
• Meet emergency policies and procedures and participate in water infrastructure activities, flood, lock and piped supply/treatment operations.

What we are looking for:

• Electrical trade qualification
• Ability to set up and lead small work groups or fill in for specific activities and relieving other team roles
• Demonstrated experience or ability to learn skills required to undertake maintenance, monitoring and operations of water infrastructure and associated services
• Current NSW Drivers Licence

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.

More about our team / 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.

Who is WaterNSW?

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. Find out more at waternsw.com.au.

For more information, please reach out to: Nathan Hollis ([e-mail])

Please note applications for this position will close on 30th April 2026, 5.00pm.

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

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