Senior Water Maintenance Engineer

Who are we?

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.  

The role

The Senior Water Maintenance Engineer leads a small team of maintenance technicians responsible for delivering maintenance services for SEW’s large water and recycled water network. You will ensure that water network issues and failures are repaired by our Industry Partners in an efficient and timely manner, in accordance with SEW’s Customer Charter, strategic initiatives and asset management plans.

Some day-to-day accountabilities of the Senior Water Maintenance Engineer include:

• Lead investigations of water network failures to quickly restore services and minimise disruptions to customers and property
• Review and develop procedures, work instructions and technical standards on best practice water network maintenance
• Assess network performance to identify improvements and deliver greater efficiencies
• Monitor and report on the performance of SEW’s Industry Partners undertaking reactive, planned and scheduled water network activities in accordance with contract and regulatory requirements
• Delivery of the water service renewal capital program and coordinating water main reinstatements where trees and other obstructions inhibit repairs and renewals
• Provide engineering analysis and advice to internal and external stakeholders and customers on all water maintenance, operation or system related matters

Central to this role are responsibilities for 24/7 safe operation to provide support and minimise disruption of services to customers and as well as ensuring that public health and the environment are not put at risk. This includes participation in a rostered after-hours duty team, emergency response, and incident support as required.

Who are you?

Holding tertiary qualifications in Civil, Environmental or similar Engineering, you will hold expertise in one or more aspects of the recycled water network asset lifecycle, including asset management, planning, design, construction, operation and/or maintenance. 

Additionally, you will hold the following skills and attributes:

• Proficiency using technology related to works management including GIS and SCADA systems, coupled with the ability to identify innovative solutions for system inefficiencies
• A ‘customer first’ mindset, with strong stakeholder and conflict management skills and an ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• In depth understanding and demonstrated experience in financial and numerical literacy and budget management
• Strong project management, contract management, stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Experience managing complex network issues and failures, problem diagnosis, with excellent judgement and decision-making skills
• A background in people management, with an ability to lead small teams and develop competencies of the team through coaching and support

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.   

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. 

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package: 

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.  
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.  
• Life insurance and salary continuance. 
• 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave. 
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.  
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking. 
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community  

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.  

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au. 

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Monday, 26th of May! 

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application.  Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check 

 
As part of a team of engineers and technicians, central to this role are responsibilities for 24/7 safe operation to provide support and minimise disruption of services to customers and as well as ensuring that public health and the environment are not put at risk. This includes participation in a rostered after-hours duty team, emergency response, and incident support as required. 

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