Maintenance Officer - Trade - Mechanical

State Water Corporation; Warragamba; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

9-day fortnight

Parental leave 16 weeks

Fertility leave

Wear allowance

Professional development

Remote area benefits

Salary range 91,901–101,093 AUD +Super

Superannuation

Job summary

WaterNSW is seeking a Maintenance Officer - Trade (Mechanical) to join our field operations team. The role focuses on maintaining dams, river systems and mechanical plant to ensure safe, reliable water delivery and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications include a mechanical trade with post-trade maintenance experience, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to document activities in CMMS. On-site work with flexible benefit options is offered under WaterNSW policies.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Post-trade experience in mechanical maintenance, overhaul, repair and fabrication.
• Strong fault-finding and ability to interpret drawings and solve problems.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team while managing priorities.
• Strong documentation skills of maintenance activities in CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service water infrastructure assets (dams, rivers, mechanical plant).
• Support reliable water delivery through surveillance and monitoring of assets.
• Execute maintenance and minor capital works to support preventive maintenance program.
• Respond to emergency events following policies and procedures.
• Document maintenance activities and defects for decision-making and compliance.

Skills

Mechanical trade

Fitter Machinist

Job description

Maintenance Officer - Trade - Mechanical

WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Maintenance Officer Trade - Mechnaical (FULL-TIME, Permanent) to join our team.

Behind every thriving town is infrastructure you can trust. Our WaterNSW field operations teams work on the ground every day, maintaining vital water assets and caring for river systems that connect us all. With safety at the core of everything we do, we deliver reliable service, protect natural environments, and keep essential systems running.

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 Range $91,901 - $101,093 + Superannuation
• And so much more!

What you’ll do

• Maintain and service water infrastructure assets including dams, river systems and associated mechanical plant, ensuring all works are completed in line with trade standards, regulatory compliance, organisational requirements and industry best practice.
• Support reliable water delivery by undertaking surveillance, inspection and monitoring of water supply assets to ensure the accurate quantity and quality of water is delivered to customers.
• Execute operational maintenance and minor capital works to support the preventative maintenance program, contributing technical input, fault identification and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Respond effectively to emergency and incident events by adhering to emergency management policies and procedures and participating in flood operations, dam safety activities, lock operations and piped water supply and treatment operations as required.
• Ensure high-quality documentation and reporting of maintenance and service activities to support operational decision-making, compliance obligations and effective stakeholder communication.

What we are looking for

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering with a strong preference for Fitter Machinist (Metals) or equivalent mechanical trade certification.
• Demonstrated post-trade experience in mechanical maintenance, overhaul, repair and fabrication of metal components within industrial, utilities, water, energy, mining or heavy asset environments.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose issues, interpret technical drawings and schematics, and implement effective, compliant solutions.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, managing competing priorities while contributing positively to site operations and maintenance programs.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, including the ability to accurately record maintenance activities, inspections and defects within maintenance management systems (CMMS).

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.

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

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.

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. Find out more at waternsw.com.au.

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