Trainee Leakage Technician

Water Intelligence Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company phone

Full paid training

Job summary

Water Intelligence Australia in Sydney is seeking a motivated Trainee Leakage Technician on a Sydney Water contract. You will work with senior techs to locate non-visible underground leaks using AI acoustic loggers and advanced detection gear, contributing to water conservation across Greater Sydney.

No prior water-utility experience is required as full paid training and certification are provided. A valid driver’s licence, NSW White Card, and physical fitness for outdoor work are essential; a

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver’s licence.
• Must hold NSW White Card or be willing to obtain.
• Physical fitness for outdoor walking/lifting.
• Basic digital literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Locate non-visible underground leaks across Greater Sydney using AI acoustic loggers and detection gear.
• Work hands-on in the field with senior technicians on the Sydney Water contract.
• Participate in full paid training and certification.
• Support long-term leakage detection and water conservation efforts.

Skills

Valid Driver's Licence

NSW White Card

Basic digital literacy

Physical fitness

Tools

AI acoustic loggers

Ground microphones

Digital loggers

Listening sticks

Job description

Water Intelligence Australia – Sydney CBD NSW

Trainee Leakage Technician – Sydney Water Contract

Location: Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 38 hours/week (Includes night shifts & early mornings)

Salary: Competitive entry-level base rate + overtime + company vehicle (for work use)

About the Role

Kickstart an outdoor career in utility infrastructure as a Trainee Leakage Technician on the Sydney Water contract. Working alongside senior technicians, you'll deploy AI acoustic loggers, listening sticks, and correlation tech to pinpoint hidden underground leaks and conserve drinking water across Greater Sydney. No prior water industry experience required—we provide full paid training, certification, a work vehicle, and a company phone. Requires a manual licence, NSW White Card, and flexibility for occasional CBD night work.

In this role, you’ll learn the art and science of active leak detection. Using specialised acoustic technology, ground microphones, and digital loggers, you will locate hidden underground water leaks before they break ground, helping conserve millions of litres of precious drinking water across Greater Sydney.

No prior experience in water utilities is required—we provide full on-the-job training and certification.

• The Role: Hands-on field position locating non-visible underground leaks across Greater Sydney using AI acoustic loggers and advanced detection gear.

• Key Details: Full-time (38 hrs/wk), permanent | Includes CBD night shifts as and when needed. Base pay + overtime + company vehicle + phone.

• Requirements: Valid Driver’s Licence, NSW White Card (or willing to obtain), physical fitness for outdoor walking/lifting, basic digital literacy.

• The Offer: No prior utility experience needed! Full paid on-the-job training, mentorship from senior techs, and long-term contract stability.