Senior Maintenance Lead – Water & Wastewater Ops

Westernport Water; Newhaven; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health and wellbeing program

Onsite parking

Request purchased leave

Job summary

Westernport Water is recruiting for a Senior Maintenance Officer to oversee 24/7 network operations and maintenance across water and wastewater systems. The role is full-time, offering a Band 3 salary range with emphasis on safety and timely response to faults.

Candidates should have a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Network Operations) or an equivalent trade qualification, plus strong administrative and computer skills. A valid Victoria driver’s license is desirable.

Qualifications

• Well-developed administrative and computer skills.
• Qualifications through prior training in confined space, traffic control and WH&S practices desirable.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a skilled team delivering operations and maintenance services across water and wastewater networks.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with Workplace Health and Safety policies and management systems.
• Accurately complete work orders and documentation in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively within a team to deliver high-quality and efficient service outcomes.
• Communicate clearly with customers, team members, managers and contractors, both verbally and in writing.
• Contribute operational information to support maintenance planning and asset management systems.
• Apply knowledge of water and wastewater operations, including confined space entry, trench shoring, traffic control, pump maintenance and working at heights.
• Safely operate mechanical plant and equipment.

Skills

Administrative skills

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Network Operations)

Trade qualification in Water Industry

Job description

Westernport Water is recruiting for a Senior Maintenance Officer to oversee 24/7 network operations and maintenance across water and wastewater systems. The role is full-time, offering a Band 3 salary range with emphasis on safety and timely response to faults.

Candidates should have a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Network Operations) or an equivalent trade qualification, plus strong administrative and computer skills. A valid Victoria driver’s license is desirable.