Water Quality Field Technician - Distribution

Central Highlands Water; Ballarat; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Highlands Water is seeking a Technical Officer – Distribution Water Quality to support water quality related network maintenance across Ballarat and surrounding areas. You will assist in operating and maintaining distribution assets, ensuring regulatory compliance and reliable service.

The role blends field-based duties with some office work, requires strong organisational and communication skills, and offers hybrid working options with a focus on safety and community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in water industry or related field with transferable skills.
• Field-based preventative maintenance and performance reporting.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of water quality, safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide field-based support to the Senior Technical Officer - Distribution Water Quality for water quality related network maintenance activities.
• Contribute to the operation and maintenance of CHW's water distribution assets to meet customer, operational and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver excellent customer service and support planned and unplanned maintenance programs on water distribution assets.
• Work under broad supervision to ensure water supply systems are efficiently operated and maintained.
• This role involves both office-based tasks and significant in-field work across water network assets.

Skills

Water Industry

Field maintenance

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Central Highlands Water is seeking a Technical Officer – Distribution Water Quality to support water quality related network maintenance across Ballarat and surrounding areas. You will assist in operating and maintaining distribution assets, ensuring regulatory compliance and reliable service.

The role blends field-based duties with some office work, requires strong organisational and communication skills, and offers hybrid working options with a focus on safety and community outcomes.