Overview
Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Maintenance Officer Trade - Electrical (Full-time, Permanent) to join our team. This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.
This role offers flexibility to work around life, with support to build a rewarding career.
What you'll do
* Ensure and support the maintenance and service of water infrastructure and river systems in accordance with trade compliance, business requirements and good practice.
* Ensure delivery of accurate quantity and quality of water to customers by surveillance and monitoring of water supply assets.
* Carry out operational maintenance tasks and minor works to support the preventative maintenance program, providing initial analysis and potential improvements.
* Capture and store data for the maintenance management system and related service systems.
* Undertake dam surveillance, water quality sampling, on-site water delivery operations on water storage and distribution assets and service-related functions to meet operational requirements.
* Adhere to emergency policies and participate in water infrastructure activities, flood, lock and piped supply/treatment operations as required.
What we are looking for
* Electrical trade qualification.
* Strong safety focus with the ability to lead safety initiatives on an operational site.
* Ability to support and lead small work groups or fill in for specific activities within a team.
* Experience or ability to learn skills for maintenance, monitoring and operations of water infrastructure and related services.
* Current Driver's Licence.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Four-day work week (Monday to Thursday) from 7:00 am – 4:30 pm at full pay under the Enterprise Agreement.
* Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
* Fertility leave and corporate wear allowance.
* Professional development and educational assistance.
* Access to remote area benefit packaging based on work location.
* Salary starting from $88,366 base + 12% super.
How we will support you
WaterNSW balances flexibility with the needs of the business, teams, and individuals. We operate in a hybrid way; where field or site work is required, flexibility can be achieved through alternative arrangements such as a condensed work week.
We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and commit to equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access benefits and career development opportunities.
About WaterNSW
WaterNSW operates the state's dams, captures and stores water, and supplies it for environment, agriculture, industry and community use. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state's water.
Find out more at waternsw.com.au.
How to apply
For more information, please contact Jasmine Choong (jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au). Please note the application closing date: 30 April 2026, 5:00 pm.
Applicants must have full work rights in Australia. WaterNSW is a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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