Senior Operator - Field Operations - Southern
AU
About the Company
Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) provides quality water and wastewater services to 54 towns in North Central Victoria. Our purpose is to support healthy and prosperous communities.
This opportunity represents the beginning or continuation of your leadership journey. Drawing on your extensive experience in operations and maintenance, and with support from the Manager – Field Operations and Team Leader, you will help guide individuals and the broader team to perform at a consistently high level as a cohesive unit.
You will play a key role in overseeing water and sewer network activities, ensuring efficient, safe and compliant service delivery. This includes mentoring employees and contractors in the field. Your flexibility will enable you to meet standby and after-hours requirements, while your technical capability will support effective decision making in a dynamic operational environment.
Water industry operators play an essential role in delivering reliable water and sewer services to our communities. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to demonstrate their technical expertise, share their knowledge and take a meaningful step into leadership within an essential community service.
About your new role...
This role coordinates the day-to-day operation and maintenance of water and sewer networks in the Southern region (Seymour) of GVW’s service area.
Balancing hands-on field operations with administrative responsibilities, you will assist with daily work planning, budget preparation, responding to customer enquiries, and compliance with safety, maintenance and regulatory requirements. You will positively influence team performance, operational processes and service standards while contributing to reliable service deliver for the community.
You will bring strong field operations experience and the confidence to lead others. You are safety focused, customer oriented and comfortable balancing technical work with people leadership responsibilities.
About you...
We're looking for someone with:
- Certificate 3 in Water Industry Operations (essential)
- Certificate 4 in Water Industry Operations (preferred)
- Minimum three year’s experience in water operations within the water industry or a similar environment
- Completion of or willingness to complete the following: recognised leadership course, Confined Space Entry, Competency in Breathing Apparatus, Working at Heights and First Aid
- Experience working as part of an on call/duty roster
- Strong commitment to Occupational Health and Safety
- Ability to support teams and allocate tasks to team members
- Ability to use, or quickly learn, computer-based systems, including Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational, self-management and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptable, hands on and enjoy working outdoors and in all conditions
Please note all applicants must be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident or a visa permitting you to work in Australia and hold a current driver's licence.
Where you'll be working...
Don't take our word for the amazing liveability/lifestyle benefits of the regions we service, check out these sites to learn about where you could work and play; Greater Shepparton region, Go Seymour, Go Nagambie, Strathbogie and Destination Cobram.
What you'll get...
You will have the opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive organisation with strong ties to our regional community.
- Classification GVW3: $80,137 - $97,767 + super (salary starting point is dependent upon relevant qualifications, skills, and experience)
- A Full-Time position
- Seymour based predominantly - regional lifestyle benefits.
- 12 Rostered Day’s Off (RDO’s) per year
- Opportunity to make a difference to the team and wider organisation and contribute to the ongoing liveability and prosperity of the region you live in
- An organisation committed to OHS and safe working practices and the wellbeing of its staff including flu vaccinations, skin checks, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Strong leadership team
- Encouragement and support to pursue professional growth and development opportunities.
- Annual performance reviews that encourage, recognise and reward performance.
- Supportive team culture
- Flexible, diverse, and inclusive workplace
For further information on this position, you are encouraged to contact Ryan Lambert, Team Leader – on 0419 893 095
Applications close 11:59pm, Friday 22 May 2026
Interested?
Please apply via our online portal, clicking the blue "apply" button below
*Please note, when you click the apply button you will be taken to the online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment related questions. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and address key selection criteria when prompted
Goulburn Valley Water is an equal opportunity employer valuing all people, diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
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