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Operations Maintenance Specialist Are you passionate about operations maintenance planning and asset reliability? We have an exciting opportunity at North East Water! For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers Please ensure to include a copy of your resume, cover letter and your key selection criteria responses with your application. About the role The Operations Maintenance Specialist plays a leading role in the Operations Maintenance Planning and Delivery Team. The role provides expertise in asset reliability and maintenance planning in a regulated environment to ensure the provision of safe, sustainable water and wastewater solutions. The successful candidate will have a proactive mindset that balances a riskbased approach with innovation and efficiency to provide value and service reliability to North East Water''s customers. This role is a fulltime opportunity, including a monthly RDO and flexible work options. In this role you will: Lead maintenance management across all operational systems through effective, innovative and robust planning in strict adherence to OH&S, Water Quality and Environmental standards. Develop and implement maintenance plans within the Asset Management Information System (AMIS) and manage asset interventions. Provide sound, professional advice and strategic maintenance planning to ensure NEWs commitment to our people, the community and the environment. Provide expertise in asset reliability, maintenance, and renewal to ensure service delivery standards are met for our customers and communities. Lead contractor management and goods, service and construction related procurement. Capture, maintain, interpret, and analyse data for the purpose of strategic maintenance planning and reporting. To view the position description, please visit www.newater.com.au/careers Key Selection Criteria Specialist skills and knowledge in developing and implementing maintenance plans and managing asset interventions within an asset management system. Demonstrated experience in contractor management and goods, service, and constructionrelated procurement in a regulated environment. Experience capturing, maintaining, interpreting, and analysing data for the purpose of strategic planning and reporting. Experience working across multidisciplined teams to document processes and procedures that support effective maintenance strategies. Qualifications in a relevant tertiary field, with experience in asset management, or lesser formal qualification with extensive experience in the water and wastewater industry. Working at North East Water North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. Were committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including: Our stateoftheart regional headquarters (with our fabulous atrium). Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region. Great worklife balance with a range of flexible working arrangements. Professional development through onthejob and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities. Annual salary increases and superannuation. Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave. Health and wellbeing activities. 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Social club. Bring your dog to work. Plus much, much more! Position Information An attractive salary range of $90,574 to $100,709, plus 12% superannuation, depending on skills and experience. This is a full time, ongoing position. Successful applicants will be required to undertake preemployment checks including a police check and/or preemployment medical and functional testing where applicable. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Have questions? Please get in touch! Please do not hesitate to contact Kate Bardy, Manager Operations Projects & Maintenance on 0409 452 424 or our People & Culture team at [email protected] Ready to apply? For tips on writing your application and how our application process works, please visit: For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers Please note that applicants may be contacted and/or interviewed prior to the closing date of this advertisement. Applications close 11:59pm on 28 October 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr