Water Services and Technical Officer

Full Time Ongoing

Water Services Band B: $69758 $80726 per annum plus 12% statutory superannuation and additional loading for stand by events overtime weekend work as detailed in work roster.

Location: Werribee

About Southern Rural Water

Southern Rural Water (SRW) is a Victorian water corporation with nearly 170 staff managing major dams weirs water licencing and more from Mallacoota through to the South Australian border. At SRW we believe that diversity makes us stronger and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected valued and empowered to thrive and contribute to collective success. Through providing a flexible always safe workplace and promoting employee development we empower employees to contribute to our strategy of great value for customers and community through excellence in rural water management.

How We Support You

At Southern Rural Water we recognise and prioritise the wellbeing and fulfillment of our staff members. Heres what we offer to ensure a balanced and rewarding work experience:

• Embrace flexibility: We support various working arrangements including accrual of additional days off 9-day fortnights tailor your work schedule to accommodate for school drop off and pick up hours.
• Generous leave provisions: 15 days sick leave and 14 weeks paid parental leave to support you during lifes important moments!
• Health and Wellbeing: Yearly reimbursement of up to $150 per financial year to support you in physical mental and financial wellbeing.
• Professional development: We support your growth through a range of internal and external training initiatives and offer study assistance programs to empower you to reach your full potential.
• Employee Assistance Program: Receive comprehensive support for yourself and your family through our employee assistance program.
• Salary Sacrifice: Salary Sacrifice options for vehicles equipment and superannuation to enhance your financial benefits.
• See what else we can offer you on our Careers Page!

About the Role

Are you mechanically minded and looking to building a career in the water industry If yes the Water Services Technical Officer could be the perfect role for you!

We are seeking a WSTO to provide both mechanical and technical support to ensure our irrigation systems operate efficiently and reliably. This role will see you working across both manual and automated systems carrying out maintenance to agreed standards and ensuring water is delivered accurately on time and equitably to customers in the Werribee and Bacchus Marsh Irrigation Districts.

The position is a field-based role and is well suited to someone who enjoys practical hands on work and has a strong mechanical aptitude whilst also being able to adapt to new systems and processes. You will be part of a supportive and experienced team where training in industry specific equipment and processes will be provided to help you succeed.

This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skill set and build a rewarding career in the water industry!

As the Water Services Technical of some of your responsibilities will include:

• Operate monitor and maintain manual automated and SCADA-controlled irrigation systems to ensure they meet service and water efficiency targets.
• Identify opportunities for automated system improvements and recommend upgrades or changes to enhance performance.
• Maintain equipment plant and vehicles to ensure they are in safe working condition.
• Undertake routine maintenance and construction activities of the water supply and drainage systems on time and to agreed standards.
• Prepare and maintain automation maintenance reports in the Asset Management System (AMS) on cyclic and emergency activities.

About you

The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate some of the desired experience and abilities below:

• Previous experience in a technical (automation/SCADA) operations or field-based work.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and work with automated water delivery systems.
• Ability to operate a broad range of tools plant and equipment.
• Proven capability in technical or electronic equipment repairs including some understanding of automation equipment and operational technology
• A strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining positive relationships.

How to Apply

Applications should be made onlineby clicking Apply beforemidnight Sunday 19 October 2025 or by visiting our website:

Please take the time to describe how your knowledge skills and abilities would make you a suitable candidate for this role as part of your cover letter.

A Position Description for this position can be obtainedfrom this link.

Southern Rural Water is committed to diversity and inclusion in employment and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds abilities ages genders gender identities and/or sexual orientations.

Southern Rural Water acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters we work with and within and pay respects to Elders past and present.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews please contact: