Water Treatment Plant Operator - Southern
AU
About the Company
Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) provides quality water and wastewater services to 54 towns in North Central Victoria. Our core purpose is to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable water services to residential, commercial and industrial customers.
We are looking for a Water Treatment Operator to join the Southern Water Treatment team and play a role in ensuring the continuous supply of safe clean drinking water to our customers.
Perhaps you have some water industry experience, or you are someone who has the capability from existing relevant skills and experience to transition quickly into the role.
Based in Alexandra you will work with the Corporation’s Water Treatment Plants and facilities in our service area including Yea, Alexandra, Mansfield, Bonnie Doon and Marysville where you will be responsible for providing the community with safe and quality water.
Using modern technology and equipment to perform your role, you are competent in a range of plant and mechanical operations while demonstrating a strong focus on safety requirements.
We develop and train our water industry operatives and will support you to achieve many things including a water industry qualification that will assist you to undertake the role.
About your new role...
You will be part of a small team, in a great outdoor location, assisting with looking after the Corporation’s water treatment operations. Your daily tasks will include assisting with preventative and routine maintenance, operation of existing treatment systems, construction of new works, ensuring we meet expectations of delivering quality water services to our customers.
You will also have administrative tasks to complete regularly and be responsive to our customers queries and service complaints.
Sound information technology skills and/or the ability to learn new systems are required to assist in the operation of our treatment plants.
You might be an experienced operator looking for a change of scenery in which case we would love to have your skills and experience join the team. Alternatively, you might be interested in a new career and with an appetite to learn, positive attitude and ability to transfer existing skills to this role, you will learn to run our water treatment plants which provides the community with its potable water supply.
The work is mostly outdoors and requires practical, hands-on skills. Whilst there is no minimum qualification required you will need water industry training to work on water networks – and this will all be provided!
Water treatment operators have an essential role in the production of safe drinking water. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of an essential community service.
About you...
To be considered for this role you must have demonstrated some of the following:
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- Certificate 3 Water Industry Treatment is preferred, or the willingness to complete
- Understanding of (or interested in learning) hydraulics and mechanical plant
- Demonstrated commitment, ability and experience in resolving customer enquiries whilst providing a strong customer focus
- Physically capable of undertaking tasks in relation to the operation and maintenance of water treatment assets
- Ability to carry out mathematical calculations and interpret results
- Ability to work on a roster for overtime and emergency call out work as required
- Strong OHS commitment and focus
- Committed to contributing positively to your team and the organisation
- Ability to work effectively, or learn quickly, with computer-based technology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational, self-management and problem-solving skills
- Adaptable, hands on and enjoy working outdoors and in all elements
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...
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What you'll get...
You will have the opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive organisation with strong ties to our regional community.
- Classification GVW2: $55,142 - $74,025 + super (starting point is dependent upon relevant, qualifications, skills and experience)
- Based in Alexandra – enjoy regional lifestyle benefits
- This role attracts additional remuneration through allowances and participation in an on-call roster.
- A predominantly “outdoor office” – appealing for those who like to work in all elements.
- 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 where safety is the highest priority, committed to continuous improvement of safe work practices and positively supporting the wellbeing of its staff including - health management programs, flu vaccinations, skins checks and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supportive team culture
- Aligned with Community Connect Program - showcasing our region and supporting professionals to settle into town and become part of the community.
- Encouragement and support to pursue professional growth and development opportunities – grow you career in the water industry
- Annual performance reviews that encourage recognise and reward performance.
- Flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace
For further information on this position, please contact Jamie Madgwick, Manager – Water Operations on 0417 506 019
Applications close 11.59pm Friday 4 July 2025
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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