18 Oct
Sydney Water
Haymarket
Work options: Flexible
- Location: Ryde (northern area) & Preston's (western area)
- Salary: $136,027.21 + superannuation
About us
At Sydney Water, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our customers and communities. Our Network Operations Area team specialises in managing and operating water, recycled water, wastewater, and stormwater systems to ensure uninterrupted service. We pride ourselves on our dedication to safety, compliance, and asset integrity, working closely with a diverse range of stakeholders.
About the role
We are seeking a Network Area Operations Engineer/Officer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Operations Leader, you will be responsible for:
- Operating and monitoring the network to ensure assets meet performance and reliability targets
- Collaborating with Lead Network Operations Engineers to direct various teams in asset operation and maintenance.
- Maintaining service and safety during asset renewals and developments including supporting growth projects.
- Contributing to process improvements that enhance safety, performance, and efficiency.
- Managing stakeholder relationships to support operational goals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide operational and maintenance expertise for water, recycled water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
- Work outside regular hours as needed, whether from home, the office, or in the field.
- Deliver business strategies and operational plans to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Actively engage in corporate initiatives and provide input to improve community reputation.
About you
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A tertiary qualification in engineering or a related discipline,
and/or relevant experience in water/wastewater operations and maintenance.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Experience in analysing and improving system performance, asset isolation, and flow management.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivation with a proven track record of delivering projects both independently and collaboratively.
If you’re ready to make a difference in a role that offers flexibility and growth opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!
Applications close: Friday 1st November 2024
Please see the job description for the role’s full accountabilities.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
Working at Sydney Water
At Sydney Water,
we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.
Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.