Water Main Renewal Technician

South Gippsland Region Water Corporation; Leongatha; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging options (eligibility)

O4 Enterprise Agreement salary band

Job summary

South Gippsland Region Water Corporation in Leongatha is seeking a Watermain Renewal Technician for ongoing, full-time work. The role requires practical construction experience, strong safety discipline, and the ability to read plans while operating relevant plant/equipment.

You will contribute to renewal programs across water networks and ensure high quality outcomes in a collaborative, field-based environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in watermain, pipeline or civil construction or related hands-on trades.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and hazard identification.
• Ability to read plans and work instructions and use construction tools safely.
• Demonstrated teamwork, clear communication and reliable collaboration.
• Attention to Quality and adherence to procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Join SGW on watermain renewal projects and associated works.
• Read plans, interpret drawings, and use construction equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure quality of completed works.

Skills

Construction experience

Safety & risk management

Reading plans & instructions

Teamwork & communication

Attention to detail

Plant operation experience

Tools

Hand tools

Excavator operation

Job description

South Gippsland Region Water Corporation – Leongatha VIC

$67,246 - $70,078 a year

Full time, Permanent

1d ago , from South Gippsland Region Water Corporation

• Attractive Salary Packaging options available (eligibility conditions apply)
• SGW Enterprise Agreement Band O4: $67,246.55-$70,078.15 plus statutory superannuation and leave loading

About South Gippsland Water

As a public sector entity, South Gippsland Water is a Victorian Water Corporation responsible for water and wastewater service provision for over 22,000 customers located in 22 towns across a service delivery area of more than 4,000 square kilometres. We manage, maintain, and operate 8 water and 12 wastewater systems.

South Gippsland Water is launching our 2040 Vision and Strategy, guiding us toward our vision to be a trusted partner, advancing water services to support customer and community aspirations. To progress this vision, we are seeking skilled, enthusiastic and community focused people to join our progressive organisation.

Why Work for South Gippsland Water

With its unspoilt beaches, world famous Wilsons Promontory at your doorstep, wineries, gourmet restaurants and cafes, farmers markets, a relaxed lifestyle and a pleasant 2-hour drive from Melbourne CBD, you can have the best of both worlds.

With our Corporate Office based at Foster, South Gippsland Water employs a broad range of people in various roles, ranging from office to field based roles across the South Gippsland Region.

We are a diverse, community-oriented organisation and offer the following:

• Strong focus on career opportunities, professional development and training
• Highly flexible work options, including modified hours and/or work weeks
• Employee Assistance Program and broad wellbeing offers
• Family friendly workplace, including Paid Parental Leave
• Flexibility to work from home, with base location at any of our offices in Wonthaggi, Foster or Leongatha

Diversity is celebrated and respected as important for our wellbeing and success. Through our Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Strategic Plan, Gender Equality Action Plan and upcoming Reconciliation Action Plan we are actively working to address the gender pay gap, create opportunities for underrepresented groups and partner with Traditional Owners.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a qualified person to join SGW as a Watermain Renewal Technician. The key requirements of the role are:

• Practical Construction and Infrastructure Experience: Demonstrated experience in watermain, pipeline, civil construction, plumbing, building or trade based work, or strong transferable skills from a related hands on trade. Applicants without direct water industry experience must show a clear willingness and capacity to learn watermain construction and renewal.
• Safety and Risk Management: Commitment to workplace health and safety, including the ability to identify hazards, follow safe work procedures and contribute to a safe working environment when undertaking excavation, trenching, plant operation, traffic management and working around existing underground services.
• Practical and Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings and work instructions, and safely use hand tools, construction equipment and plant relevant to watermain and pipeline construction. Experience operating excavators and other relevant plant is highly desirable.
• Teamwork, Communication and Reliability: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly and respectfully with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, customers and other stakeholders, and reliably contribute to achieving team and program outcomes.
• Quality and Attention to Detail: Commitment to completing work to a high standard and in accordance with South Gippsland Water procedures, specifications, relevant standards and legislative requirements, with an ability to maintain accurate work records and ensure completed works meet required quality standards.

If you require further information before you apply, please contact:

• Dan Bertoli, WMR Team Leader, 0461 582 *** for role specific information; or
• People and Culture – email at ***************@sgwater.com.au (For general applications/employment enquiries)