Maintenance Technician Help Keep Country Flowing with Sydney Water
Maintenance Technician Help Keep Country Flowing with Sydney Water
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Job Description
Country needs you. Mob needs you.
Sydney Water is calling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to join their on-the-ground Network Maintenance Crew. You ll be out on Country helping fix burst water mains unblock sewers and make sure water and wastewater systems are flowing strong and steady.
You ll be part of a tight-knit crew that starts each day with a yarn and a plan before heading out across Greater Sydney. You ll use your hands tools and technology to solve real-world problems that keep homes businesses and communities safe.
This role is more than a job it s about making a meaningful impact every day. You ll help safeguard the lifeblood of Country: water.
What You ll Do
Start the day with a crew meeting and safety check-in
Repair water mains unblock drains and operate wastewater systems
Communicate with the local community and explain works being done
Use technology to monitor diagnose and report
Look after your mates and always put safety first
Help build cleaner smarter stronger systems for future generations
Requirements
You don t need to have done this exact job before mob from all sorts of backgrounds are encouraged to apply:
You may come from:
Plumbing gas electrical or drainage industries
Landscaping or grounds care
Civil construction concreting excavation
Mechanics or plant operation
General labouring or response crews
You ll need:
A current NSW Driver s Licence (Medium Rigid minimum or be willing to upgrade)
A SafeWork NSW Construction Induction (White Card)
To be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Physical ability to carry out manual work safely and effectively
Willingness to work afternoon/night shifts and be on call for emergencies
It s a bonus if you have:
A trade certificate in plumbing water ops or civil construction.
Confined space or excavator tickets
Experience using tech and tools in the field
A commitment to safety respect and teamwork
Benefits
Working with Sydney Water means you ll be valued not just as a worker but as a person a community member and a contributor to something bigger.
What s on offer:
Competitive Pay
Level 1: $70480.62
Level 2: $83281.49
Plus superannuation overtime and call-out pay
Upskilling and Development
Ongoing training support and career growth opportunities
Support for You and Your Mob
18 weeks of paid parental leave
Childcare allowance
24/7 access to free health and wellbeing support (EAP)
Work-Life Balance
Fitness Passport access to gyms and pools
Novated leasing for vehicles
Culturally safe leave options including Sorry Business
A Culturally Safe Workplace
Active Reconciliation Action Plan
First Nations staff network
Commitment to Caring for Country and cultural growth
Why Indigenous Job Match Recommends Sydney Water
At Indigenous Job Match we re proud to endorse Sydney Water as an employer who is not only committed to reconciliation but actively walking the journey with mob.
With 17 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff already employed across their organisation Sydney Water is clearly investing in building a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.
They ve taken real steps toward creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace by:
Embedding a strong Reconciliation Action Plan
Offering cultural leave and Sorry Business support
Establishing a First Nations staff network and advisory body
Supporting long-term growth through employment development and procurement initiatives for First Nations people
Most importantly they ve made a public commitment to implementing Caring for Country approaches ensuring First Nations knowledge systems and cultural practices are honoured in their operations and planning. This includes creating space for First Nations voices to lead on how we look after water land and communities.
We endorse this role 100%. This isn t just a job it s an opportunity to work with a crew and company that values culture listens deeply and is working hard to do things right.
You don t need to have done this exact job before mob from all sorts of backgrounds are encouraged to apply: You may come from: Plumbing, gas, electrical or drainage industries Landscaping or grounds care Civil construction, concreting, excavation Mechanics or plant operation General labouring or response crews You ll need: A current NSW Driver s Licence (Medium Rigid minimum or be willing to upgrade) A SafeWork NSW Construction Induction (White Card) To be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident Physical ability to carry out manual work safely and effectively Willingness to work afternoon/night shifts and be on call for emergencies It s a bonus if you have: A trade certificate in plumbing, water ops, or civil construction. Confined space or excavator tickets Experience using tech and tools in the field A commitment to safety, respect, and teamwork
Employment Type
Full Time
