Mechanical Maintenance Officer

Goulburn Valley Water; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered Day Offs

Regional lifestyle benefits

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Officer to maintain critical water and wastewater assets in the Shepparton region. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on pumps, generators, and related equipment, with a focus on reliability and safety.

You will join a small, supportive operations team, conduct inspections and fault-finding, and log activities in asset management systems.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or higher in a Mechanical Trade or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining mechanical and rotating equipment (pumps, generators, compressors, blowers).
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to Safety and safe work practices.
• Comfort with digital maintenance systems and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong communication and organisation abilities.
• Willingness to participate in on-call standby roster.
• Adaptable, hands-on, and capable in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical and rotating equipment.
• Inspect, fault-find, and repair pumps, generators, compressors and blowers.
• Record maintenance activities in GVW's asset management systems.
• Work as part of a small team at the Shepparton Operations Centre.
• Participate in an on-call standby roster and overtime as required.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety focus

Digital maintenance systems

Independent work

Communication

On-call readiness

Outdoors orientation

Education

Certificate III in Mechanical Trade or equivalent

Job description

About the Company Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) provides quality water and wastewater services to 54 towns in North Central Victoria. Our purpose is to support healthy and prosperous communities. We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Officer to join our Operations team and play a key role in maintaining the critical infrastructure that delivers safe and reliable water and wastewater services to our customers. Using your mechanical trade skills, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance and repair of pumps, generators, compressors, blowers and other essential mechanical assets across GVW's water and wastewater systems. If you enjoy hands‑on work, solving mechanical problems and being part of a team that keeps essential services running, we'd love to hear from you.

About your new role

You will be part of a small, supportive team responsible for maintaining GVW's critical water and wastewater assets across our operational area. Primarily, you will carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on a range of mechanical and rotating equipment including pumps, generators, compressors, blowers, chemical dosing equipment and associated infrastructure. You'll play an important role in ensuring the reliability and long-term performance of assets that support essential services to our communities. The role involves conducting inspections, fault finding, condition monitoring and repairs, as well as recording maintenance activities within GVW's asset management systems. Based at the Shepparton Operations Centre, you will join a collaborative team of technical and operational professionals, with the added benefit of convenient on‑site parking. Participation in an on‑call standby roster and reasonable overtime will be required.

About you

• Certificate III or higher in a Mechanical Trade (Diesel Mechanic, Fitter or similar)
• Experience maintaining mechanical and rotating equipment such as pumps, generators, compressors and blowers.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• A strong commitment to Safety and safe work practices
• Good computer skills and the ability to use digital maintenance systems
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Willingness to participate in an on‑call standby roster
• Adaptable, hands on and enjoy working outdoors and in all elements
• Committed to contributing positively to your team and the organisation

Where you'll be working

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What you'll get

You will have the opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive organisation with strong ties to our regional community.

• Classification GVW3: $82,541 - $100,700 + superannuation (starting salary point is negotiable dependent upon relevant, qualifications, skills, and experience demonstrated)
• A Full-time position
• Shepparton based - regional lifestyle benefits
• Rostered Day Off (RDO’s) – 12 per year
• Opportunity to make a difference to the team and wider organisation and contribute to the ongoing liveability and prosperity of the region you live in.
• Aligned with Community Connect Program - showcasing our region and supporting professionals to settle into town and become part of the community.
• An organisation where safety is the highest priority, committed to continuous improvement of safe work practices and positively supporting the wellbeing of its staff including - health management programs flu vaccinations, skin checks and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive team culture
• Encouragement and support to pursue professional growth and development opportunities.
• Annual performance reviews that encourage, recognise and reward performance
• Flexible, diverse, and inclusive workplace

For further information on this position, you are encouraged to contact Sam Sciuto, Team Leader – Mechanical Maintenance on 0418 551 938. Applications close 11.59pm, Friday 13 November 2026.

Goulburn Valley Water is an equal opportunity employer valuing all people, diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.