Water Network Technician (Sydney)

Aqua Analytics; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Phone allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Aqua Analytics is seeking a field-focused professional to conduct acoustic leak detection surveys on pressurised water networks and deploy IoT monitoring devices. You’ll report defects using GIS and field platforms while developing DMAs through night flow analyses.

You’ll travel as needed, work in a small team, and liaise directly with operators, engineers, and managers on-site. NZ opportunities are available, with per diem travel support.

Qualifications

• Field-based role requiring travel and on-site work.
• Experience with acoustic leak detection preferred.
• Familiar with water distribution networks.
• Willingness to learn and work in a small team.
• Legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acoustic leak detection surveys on pressurised water networks.
• Install and maintain IoT monitoring devices.
• Report defects using field platforms and GIS tools.
• Develop DMAs through night flow analysis and boundary valve verification.
• Coordinate project planning and delivery in the field.
• Maintain HSEQ compliance in the field.
• Engage with clients on-site.
• Occasionally work across the Tasman.

Skills

Acoustic leak detection

Water networks

Travel readiness

Client liaison

Tools

IoT devices

GIS tools

Field platforms

Job description

You’ll spend most of your time in the field conducting acoustic leak detection surveys, deploying monitoring equipment, and delivering comprehensive, impactful water loss reduction projects for our NZ utility clients. Some of the work is local, some requires travel.

Day to day, you’ll be:

Undertaking acoustic leak detection surveys across pressurised water networks using the latest technologies from leading global brands

Installing and maintaining IoT monitoring devices on water and wastewater pipelines to help clients better manage their assets

Reporting network defects to clients using our field platforms, GIS tools, and works management systems

Establishing and optimising District Metered Areas (DMAs) through minimum night flow analysis, boundary valve verification, and high-usage customer investigations

Supporting project planning, documentation, and delivery coordination

Managing your own HSEQ compliance in the field using digital compliance tools

Working directly with clients, you’ll be the face of the company on-site

There's also the opportunity to work on projects across the Tasman from time to time; meet your colleagues, experience somewhere new, and contribute to the wider business.

Hands-on knowledge of water distribution networks and how they operate

Experience in acoustic leak detection, or a strong technical foundation with a genuine willingness to learn

Comfortable working in a small team where everyone contributes to exceptional outcomes

A professional, reliable presence on client sites; comfortable leading discussions with operators, engineers, and senior management alike

Happy to travel and spend time away from home when work requires it

Familiarity with smart water / IoT devices is a plus, not a prerequisite

Someone who takes ownership of their work and doesn’t need to be managed closely

Per diem (travel allowance) provided when you’re away from home

A small, direct team with no layers of middle management

Access to the latest leak detection and monitoring technology, and purpose-built software to help you manage and deliver your work

Funded professional development, specialist training, a phone allowance, and a genuine path to grow with the business as our NZ operation scales

Work that actually matters, every leak you find is water back in the network for future generations!

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.