Water Service Operator - Mallee (Birchip)

Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water Corporation; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water Corporation (GWMWater) is seeking a Water Service Operator – Mallee (Birchip) to join the Mallee Service Delivery team. Based in Birchip, you will operate, maintain and monitor water and wastewater systems to ensure reliable service delivery to our communities.

The role involves after-hours duty roster, fault response, asset inspections, sampling and emergency support across the Mallee region. A Certificate III in Water Operations is required or to be completed.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Water Operations required or to be completed.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and monitor water and wastewater systems and assets.
• Respond to faults and service interruptions.
• Maintain infrastructure and conduct water and wastewater sampling.
• Undertake inspections and support emergency response activities.
• Participate in after-hours duty roster and operate across the Mallee region.

Education

Certificate III in Water Operations

Job description

Water Service Operator – Mallee (Birchip)

An exciting opportunity exists for a Water Services Operator based in Birchip. The position forms part of the Mallee Service Delivery team and is responsible for operating, maintaining and monitoring water and wastewater systems and assets to ensure reliable service delivery to our communities.

GWMWater is an innovative and progressive employer that is committed to contributing to the sustainable growth of communities within the Grampians, Wimmera and Mallee regions. We provide a great work environment based on respect, professionalism and accountability to attract and retain the best people to GWMWater and the region.

We do this by:

• Supporting staff, suppliers and contractors to achieve zero harm
• Offering a flexible and stimulating workplace and investing in our people to enable us to adapt to the changing needs of our region
• Building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation

We offer exceptional working conditions including an active social club, attractive parental leave and other contemporary and flexible working arrangements to assist staff achieve an effective work life balance.

The role is located in Horsham, the capital of the beautiful Wimmera region, and is only three hours from Melbourne or the magnificent Victorian South West Coast. The region boasts access to many national parks including the Grampians and Mt Arapiles. Horsham offers a warm and welcoming community for those wanting to experience a safe and healthy rural lifestyle. This progressive city boasts first class health, educational, cultural, sporting and social facilities.

The successful applicant will undertake a variety of operational activities across the Mallee region, including responding to faults and service interruptions, maintaining infrastructure, conducting water and wastewater sampling, undertaking inspections and supporting emergency response activities. Participation in an after-hours duty roster is required. The position will be required to undertake duties throughout the Mallee region and may occasionally assist in other GWMWater operational regions. The successful applicant will also be required to complete a Certificate III in Water Operations if not already qualified.

GWMWater is an EEO employer and is committed to continuously improving our quality, safety and environmental systems. Please note applicants may be required to undertake a National Police Check.

Applications for this vacancy close on Friday 30th October 2026.