Meter Reader- Newcastle

Downer Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Outdoor role

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Downer Group in Sydney, NSW, is seeking a Meter Reader to join our Energy & Utilities team. This active, outdoor role involves visiting homes and businesses to collect utility meter readings using a mobile device, recording data, and meeting daily targets.

Ideal candidates are reliable, enjoy working independently, and value safety. Full training is provided, with a clear path for career growth as part of one of Australia's leading infrastructure services providers.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to walk long distances and work outdoors in all weather.
• Strong time management and reliability.
• Good customer service and clear communication.
• Commitment to safety and following schedules.

Responsibilities

• Visit homes and businesses to collect meter readings.
• Record data using a mobile device.
• Hit daily targets.

Skills

Driver's licence

Reliable vehicle

Walking long distances

Time management

Customer service

Safety awareness

Tools

Mobile device

Job description

Join Downer’s team as a Meter Reader and enjoy an active, walking, outdoor role.

You'll visit homes and businesses to collect utility meter readings (Gas, water, electricity), record data using a mobile device, and hit daily targets.

Ideal for reliable, self-motivated individuals who enjoy working independently, this role offers stable employment, strong safety support, and career growth opportunities with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure services providers.

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• A valid driver’s licenceand areliable vehicle
• The ability to walk long distances and work outdoors in all weather
• Strong time management skills and reliability
• Good customer service skills and friendly communication
• The motivation to work safely, follow schedules and get the job done right the first time

Full training is provided, including how to use the device to find meters and enter readings.

What We Offer

• Paid training, no previous meter reading experience required
• A casual role that keeps you active, outdoors and on the move
• Support from a close‑knit team, with clear processes and safety at the centre
• Stable work across our wide‑reaching Utilities contracts
• The chance to build a career with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure services providers

About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans‑Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.

Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.