Water and Waste Water Technician

Murray River Council; Barham; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Murray River Council is seeking an entry level Water Services Operator to join the Barham or Moulamein team. You will operate and maintain water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure under supervision, with training provided.

Under supervision, you will monitor control systems, test water quality to Australian Standards, carry out repairs, and support customer service for internal and external customers. This role supports essential services with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• National Police Check required.
• Trade qualification with plumbing or construction experience.
• Certificate III Water Treatment or equivalent.
• Confined Space Ticket.
• Experience in backflow prevention.
• Experience in Direct Digital Control systems.
• Certificate III Sewerage Treatment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water and sewer plant, reservoirs, and pumping systems.
• Monitor electronic control systems and respond to faults.
• Undertake water quality testing per Australian Standards.
• Undertake repairs and maintenance on mains and infrastructure.
• Provide professional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Undertake water smart meter systems and maintenance.
• Investigate, report, and resolve water meter matters.
• Ensure plant is maintained in good working order, with breakdowns minimised.

Skills

Customer service

Monitoring control systems

Water quality testing

Metering systems

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III Water Treatment

Certificate III Sewerage Treatment

Trade qualification (plumbing or construction)

Confined Space Ticket

National Police Check

Direct Digital Control experience

Tools

Direct Digital Control systems

Backflow prevention experience

Job description

Join an award-winning organisation that is modern, dynamic and has a high regard for employee satisfaction and engagement. Murray River Council offers a supportive and flexible environment to assist employees with the right work-life balance.

About the Opportunity

This is an entry level position with the Water Services team within our Barham or Moulamein Team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining the council’s water, sewer, and stored stormwater infrastructure under supervision. This position in an essential service that requires compliance with the relevant legislation, Murray River Council Policies and Procedures in which training will be provided as part of the role.

Duties include (but not limited to):

• Operate and maintain water and sewer plant, reservoirs, and pumping systems.
• Monitor electronic control systems and respond to faults.
• Undertake and record water quality testing in accordance with Australian Standards.
• Undertake repairs and maintenance on mains and other infrastructure.
• Provide professional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Undertake water smart meter systems and maintenance.
• Investigate, report, and resolve water meter matters.
• Ensure plant is maintained in good working order, with breakdowns minimised.

What you need to be successful:

Mandatory

• Commitment to undertaking continuing professional development.
• National Police Check
• Trade qualification with experience in plumbing or construction
• Certificate III Water Treatment or equivalent
• Confined Space Ticket
• Experience in backflow prevention
• Experience in Direct Digital Control systems
• Certificate III Sewerage Treatment

Why you want to work for us:

• Salary Packaging and Novate Leasing options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• A strong focus on our peoples’ safety and wellbeing.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Support towards relocation assistance may be available

Applications Close: 5pm, Monday 12 October 2026

Murray River Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture, where every individual is appreciated and respected. We wholeheartedly embrace diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we take pride in our commitment to providing fair and equitable opportunities for all.