Overview
Senior Production Officer - Illawarra at Sydney Water
Fully permanent, full-time role based in the Illawarra. 35 hours per week. Competitive salary with superannuation.
What will you be doing?
As a Senior Production Officer you will be responsible for the best practice safe operation and maintenance of water resource recovery assets, ensuring protection of the environment, compliance with Environmental Protection Licences and exceeding customer expectations. You will report to the Production Manager, Illawarra Hub, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality water resource recovery services to local communities. You will be based in the Illawarra Hub, working at sites across the region including Bellambi, Wollongong, Port Kembla, Shellharbour and Bombo.
* Provide mentoring, support and technical advice to the team. Identify areas for performance improvement to improve team effectiveness. Support the team to work effectively by mentoring and coaching others.
* Operate and maintain the plant in alignment with Water Resource Recovery and Sydney Water frameworks including health and safety requirements, quality and information management protocols, incident response and business continuity frameworks.
* Undertake daily plant performance testing and adjust process control parameters.
* Execute on-site process and asset checks using available systems, processes and procedures.
* Manage onsite safety and works coordination through implementation of safety procedures including Permit to Work, Lock Out Tag and Flow Isolation / Flow Management.
* Actively participate in projects associated with the plant, including condition assessments, project prioritisation, design reviews, and collaboration with project teams on mobilization onsite.
* Work closely with maintenance providers to ensure work orders (breakdown, corrective and preventative maintenance) are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Who are we looking for?
* High level knowledge and extensive experience in a similar role.
* Trade qualifications (electrician / instrumentation specialist or mechanical) or qualifications in engineering / science or equivalent experience.
* Current driver's license and ability to travel across various locations within your hub.
* Ability to work on a rotating roster, including day shifts, after hours standby and weekend roster.
* Computer skills, basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and comfortable learning customised software packages.
Does this sound like you?
Closing date: 28 September 2025.
Why join us
At Sydney Water, your work will make a real difference in people's lives and your own. We offer diverse projects, career growth opportunities, and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and individuality. We provide flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression.
Dive Into Our Great Benefits
* Competitive Remuneration: Your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded.
* Continuous Professional Growth: Leadership and development programs to support your success.
* 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance: Access to affordable health coverage through discounted plans.
* Family First: Up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance.
* Fitness Passport: Access to a wide range of gyms and pools across NSW.
* Novated Leasing: Options to support your financial goals.
Working at Sydney Water
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