Maintenance Technician

Join Sydney Waters Network Maintenance Group Where Every Day Makes a Difference

• Rewarding rolemaintainingSydneys critical water and wastewater infrastructure
• Yourexpertiseand commitment to our customers will keep Sydney moving forward
• Role includes afternoon/night shifts with allowances and paid weekend overtime

About the Role

As a vital member of our Network Maintenance Group youll be on the front line responding to urgent callouts repairing broken water mains maintaining critical water and wastewater assets and delivering exceptional service to our community. You may also take on more complex jobs or play a key role in supporting daily work coordination.

A Day in the Life

Imagine working with the team discussing the days priorities and safety briefings. Youll gear up check your vehicle and equipment and head out across Greater Sydney no two days are ever the same.

• Onsite Action: Whether its a burst water main in a busy street a blocked sewer in a suburban neighbourhood or routine maintenance on a critical valve youll be the expert on the ground. Youll use advanced field technology and digital tools to diagnose issues capture data and communicate with your team in real time.
• Problem Solving: Youll think on your feet working with skilled colleagues to quickly assess situations implement safe work methods and restore services efficiently. Youll liaise with customers explain whats happening and deliver solutions with a positive can-do attitude. You will troubleshoot non-routine problems and offer advice to the team in challenging situations.
• Teamwork & Safety: Safety is your top priority. Youll identify hazards use PPE and follow strict protocols to protect yourself your team and the public. Youll share knowledge support your mates and contribute ideas to improve how we work. You may help guide the days work and provide on the ground support.
• Innovation: Embrace new ways of workingtrialling the latest technology adapting to changing conditions and always looking for smarter safer and more sustainable solutions.
• Customer Focus: Every interaction is a chance to make a differencewhether youre answering a residents question or ensuring a business can keep trading your work matters to every Sydneysider.

Join a team where your skills keep Sydney moving. Base salary package (Level 1: EA2A $70480.62 per year for a 38-hour week plus super). This role includes rostered afternoon and night shifts with generous shift allowances plus paid weekend overtime. Once fully trained youll be eligible for standby and call-out allowances all in line with our enterprise agreement.

Who Were Looking For

You might come from a variety of backgrounds such as:

• Experience in the plumbing and drainage industry
• A licensed plumberwith experience in water and wastewater systems
• A mechanicor plant operator skilled in operating and maintaining heavy vehicles and construction equipment
• A civil construction workerwith experience in excavation concreting and general labouring
• A landscaper and grounds care
• Gas electrical or field response crews
• A general labourer working within a similar setting

Requirements

• Must hold a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence or be willing to obtain one upon successful selection following the interview
• SafeWork NSW Construction Induction (White Card)
• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role
• Must live within the Sydney Metropolitan area and be able to reach the Networks Maintenance production area within 30 minutes when contacted for an after-hours emergency response.

You may also have:

• A Trade Certificate in one of the following (or equivalent experience):
• Certificate III in Plumbing (CPC32420)
• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (NWP30219)
• Certificate III in Civil Construction (RII30920)
• Excavator ticket and confined spaces ticket

We look for individuals with a strong commitment to safety teamwork problem-solving and a positive customer-first mindset.

Why Sydney Water

• Make a Real Impact: Your work keeps Sydneys water flowing and our environment protected.
• Work with the Best: Join a team that values safety innovation and looking out for each other.
• Grow Your Career: Access training development and opportunities to advance.
• Be Part of Something Bigger: Help deliver essential services to millionsand safeguard Sydneys future.

This recruitment will be used to create a pool of qualified applicants for current and future opportunities within Sydney Water.

Closing Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026 11:59pm AEST.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and shortlisted candidates may be contacted for an interview prior to the advertised closing date.

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact for any further information.

Dive into Our Great Benefits!

• Competitive Compensation: Well ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance.
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
• Novated Leasing: Get in the drivers seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.

Working at Sydney Water

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people LGBTQIA people with disability people with caring responsibilities people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and veterans.

As part of the application process Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a Live Hire talent profile in our Talent Community.

We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Live Hires Terms and Sydney Waters Privacy Collection Statement Job Application. Please note as part of the application process you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.

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