About us

At South East Water, we deliver healthy water for life. 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 1.87 million people who rely on us every day and every night. 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.

About the role

This role forms part of the Water Network team within the Network Delivery Branch, reporting to the Water Operations Engineer.

The role will require to assisting the coordination of the Annual Leak Detection Program, ensuring that contractors perform in accordance with the Asset Management Plan, along with the efficient operation of the reactive leak detection service to minimise non-revenue water (NRW) and customer disruptions.

Additionally, there will be a requirement to assist the Water Network Team for incident support as required.

About you

The skills and experience required for this role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Year 12 certificate
• Ability to prepare letters and reports on work standards and issues;
• Good clear verbal communication with the ability to present and discuss complex information especially when dealing directly with customers with the ability to influence others and gain their cooperation;
• Demonstrate excellent customer service to build strong relationships with key stakeholders;
• Ability to operate leak detection equipment and computer software for analysis
• Have the ability to diagnose and resolve complex problems in the field of leak detection
• Ability to accept change and independently seek research and implement opportunities for improvement.

Our culture

We’re committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people with disability and from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We believe great teams do great work. We are ambitious, we work hard and we back one another. We embrace diversity, we challenge ourselves and demand the best, because that’s what our colleagues, customers and communities deserve. We provide flexible opportunities to work, learn and grow, supporting, encouraging and inspiring you every day.

If you would like to speak with an Aboriginal person about this opportunity and working at South East Water, please contact Kirsty Bell, Aboriginal Cultural and Employment Advisor, on 0459 470 385.

What we offer

• A commitment to work-life balance, with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, leave purchasing and RDO options
• A range of benefits, including free on-site parking and cultural leave.
• A great culture working in collaborative teams with strong work ethics.
• Great learning and development opportunities
• The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives.
• Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront view.

Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.

Position description

Level 3

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Applications for the role of Water Network & Leakage Engineer will close on Sunday 18th September 2022.