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WaterNSW Reference number Not specified Occupation Trades and Services Work type Full-Time Location Riverina & Murray Salary Information Salary starting from $78,968 base + super (Shift penalty rates applied to weekend and public holiday hours worked) Closing date 30 April 2026 at 5:00pm Maintenance Officer - Lock 15 Euston Weir (Robinvale) Job No: WaterNSW3306 Location: Lock 15 Euston Weir (Robinvale) Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Maintenance Officer (Full-Time, Permanent) to join our Regional Operations South team. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering day to day maintenance and service activities for essential water infrastructure assets and river systems that support communities every day. With safety at the forefront, you''d be responsible for completing operational maintenance tasks and minor works as part of the preventative maintenance program and recommend improvements to enhance asset performance. This role also involves handson field activities such as dam surveillance, water quality sampling, and onsite water delivery operations across storage and distribution assets. Overall, this is a dynamic, practical role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, values teamwork and safety, and wants to make a meaningful contribution to the sustainable management of water resources. It is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state. The role also provides the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and youll be supported to build a rewarding career. Our Perks and Benefits: At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, thats why we offer a load of benefits. Flexible working Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave Fertility leave Corporate wear allowance Professional development and educational assistance Access to remote area benefit packaging based on work location Salary starting from $78,968 base + super Work 9 days on, 5 days off roster arrangement (Shift penalty rates applied to weekend and public holiday hours worked) And so much more! What youll do: Ensure delivery of accurate quantity and quality of water to customers by undertaking surveillance and monitoring of water supply assets. Carry out operational maintenance tasks and minor works to assist in the delivery of the preventative maintenance program, providing an initial analysis, potential improvements and responding to abnormal events. Undertake dam surveillance, water quality sampling, on-site water delivers, operations on water storage and distribution assets and service-related functions to complete operational requirements. Ensure accurate documentation and reporting on maintenance and services delivery to effectively communicate operational issues, hazards, non-conformances, WHS and environmental matters. Ensure the accurate capture, storage, update and review of data required for the maintenance management system. Meet emergency policies and procedures and participate in water infrastructure activities, flood, lock and piped supply / treatment operations. What we are looking for: Demonstrated experience or ability to learn skills required to undertake maintenance, monitoring and operations of water infrastructure and associated services. Ability to implement safety and emergency plans and procedures. Demonstrated ability to organise and complete activities to meet required standards. Good communications skills with a strong safety focus and being able to positively support and lead safety initiatives on an operational site in a team environment. Able to work on 9 days on, 5 days off roster basis (inclusive of weekends) Current Drivers Licence. Desirable: Boat license where water operations are required (or willing to obtain) How we will support you: At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility and the way we work with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals. When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If youre required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities. Our commitment & culture: No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public. WaterNSW is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, and people from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the unique perspectives, knowledge and lived experience you bring and are committed to ensuring an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace for everyone. Who we are: WaterNSW operates the states dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the states water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW. Were the people taking care of the states water at the source capturing, storing, delivering. at . For more information, please reach out to: Jasmine Choong on . Please note applications for this position will close on Thursday 30th April 2026, 5.00pm. 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