Description
Permanent Full-Time Role: Enjoy job security with opportunities for extension or redeployment within Downer.
Competitive Rate: EBA rates + penalties.
Roster: Work across a 24/7 reactive maintenance contract with day shifts, afternoon shifts, and on-call roster rotations.
Supportive Environment: Join a tight-knit team that values safety and offers ongoing training and development opportunities in a Zero Harm workplace.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We're seeking a skilled and reliable Supervised Operator to join our Water team, working on the Southeast Water (SEW) network based out of Dandenong South, VIC.
In this hands-on role, you'll help deliver essential water and wastewater projects, including minor capital works, ensuring the community stays connected to vital services.
This is a 24/7 reactive maintenance contract, so flexibility is key. You'll work a rotating roster that includes day shifts, afternoon shifts, and on-call duties.
ABOUT YOU
* Site Proficient: Previous experience in civil excavation works related to water or wastewater reticulation systems. Ability to manage customer and public interactions on-site. Willingness to participate in an after-hours roster.
* Team Oriented: Strong communication skills and a commitment to safety while working collaboratively within a team.
* Site Qualifications: Must have or be willing to obtain:
o Driver's Licence and/or MR Truck Licence
o White Card
o Spotters Ticket
o Excavator/Backhoe Licence
o Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets (valid within 2 years)
* Pre-employment Checks: Full working rights in Australia, pre-employment medical, Driver's Licence, and Working with Children Check.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.
ABOUT ENERGY & UTILITIES
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, delivering services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.
Our strength lies in technical expertise, specialist engineering, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.