Career Opportunities: Senior Maintenance Officer (1421)

Requisition ID 1421 - Posted  - Network Operations & Maintenance - Depot

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Work Type:  Ongoing Full Time              Pay Grade:  Band 3 

About the Corporation 

Westernport Water leads through collaboration and innovation to deliver sustainable drinking water, recycled water, and wastewater services that improve the health and liveability of our community.  

We offer our staff: 

• Unique opportunities to develop capability and contribute to strategic objectives.
• Innovative systems and processes for a safe and welcoming workplace, including a highly regarded wellbeing program.
• A positive, culturally safe environment and an engaged workforce, aligned with our values of Care, Courage and Commitment.
• A range of provisions to support work/life balance including access to request purchased leave
• Monthly RDOs for full time employees

About the role

Westernport Water are seeking a Senior Maintenance Officer to join the team and provide ongoing Network Operations and Maintenance services across the Corporation’s water and wastewater systems within agreed service standards 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Be part of a skilled team delivering operations and maintenance services across water and wastewater networks, including participation in the after-hours on-call roster to deliver a 24/7 response to faults and emergencies.
• Ensure all work being carried out within the scope of this role including leading Maintenance Officers in the field is done so in line with Workplace Health and Safety policies, procedures and management systems.
• Accurately complete work orders and documentation in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively within a team to deliver high-quality and efficient service outcomes.
• Communicate clearly with customers, team members, managers and contractors, both verbally and in writing.
• Contribute operational information to support maintenance planning and asset management systems.
• Apply knowledge of water and wastewater operations, including confined space entry, trench shoring, traffic control, pump maintenance and working at heights.
• Safely operate mechanical plant and equipment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Network Operations) and/or possess a trade qualification with demonstrated experience working in the Water Industry in sewer and/or water networks.
• Well-developed administrative and computer skills.
• Current drivers licence suitable for Victoria (medium rigid truck licence desirable).
• Qualifications through prior training in confined space, traffic control and WH&S practices desirable.

For your application to be considered, please respond to each of the following points listed in the Key Selection Criteria:

• Trade Qualifications or significant relevant experience in network operations and maintenance in the water industry.
• Prior experience supervising a multi skilled team to achieve specific objectives efficiently.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of safety procedures, use of correct PPE and evidence of WH&S reporting practices.
• Experience being part of a rostered and ad hoc after hour’s/on call arrangement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with developed computer skills.
• Current drivers licence suitable for Victoria.

Screening Process- Please note the successful applicant will be required to provide a valid Police Check and undergo a pre-employment medical and may also be required to provide an Employee Working with Children Check. Pre Employment medicals will be facilitated by WPW and reimbursement for checks will be available for successful applicants on commencement of the role. 

Applications close Sunday 7 June 2026

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis prior to the closing date. Early submission is encouraged. 

How to apply 

For your application to be considered please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing how you have achieved the responsibilities of the key selection criteria, qualifications and experience via 

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For further information, contact the People, Culture & Safety team at recruitment@westernportwater.com.au or the Hiring Manager (Lachlan – Network Operations & Maintenance Officer) on 1300 720 711.

Westernport Water is committed to building and maintaining a team of talented, enthusiastic people who foster a culture of inclusion and are as diverse as the community we serve. We celebrate and support differences in the workplace for the benefit of our employees and our community. We share a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organisation and fulfilling career. 

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities. 

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