Senior Technical Officer Field Services

Permanent full-time position

Starting salary $97,347 plus superannuation

Our organisation

We take pride in partnering with the community in providing quality water and waste services so we can enjoy a healthy and sustainable Gippsland for generations to come.

Our people are our most important asset. They help us achieve successful outcomes for our customers, community and environment.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Embracing diversity helps us understand and engage better with the people and communities we work in.  Creating an environment that encourages everyone to fully contribute and reach their full potential is part of what makes it great to work here. We aim to be as diverse and vibrant as our community. We embrace different perspectives and support all our people to achieve fulfilling careers and work-life balance.

The role

As the Senior Technical Officer Field Services, you will provide advice to the Senior Engineer Field Services to aid in the proactive management of maintenance and capital works activities for reticulated assets to achieve the requirements of Gippsland Water’s Customer Charter and Essential Services Commission (ESC) performance measures.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in a technical role within the water industry.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to provide effective solutions for field-based issues using critical problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in delivering maintenance and minor capital works within budget and scope.
• Ability to lead and provide guidance that encompasses all stakeholders.

Freedom

We offer a variety of flexible arrangements to suit our employees varied needs and the business, including purchased leave, varied start and finish times, working from alternative locations and accrued days off. We understand that Gippsland Water and our customers benefit from enabling our employees to achieve balance in work and life.

How to apply

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Geoff McAdam, Senior Engineer Field Services on 0447 987 648.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received.

Before applying for the position applicants should read the position description and included selection criteria. All applicants need to provide a statement addressing all selection criteria along with a copy of your current resume to be considered for this position.

Please note that if you do not fully address the selection criteria you may be excluded from being shortlisted for further progression in the recruitment process.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.

Further information: A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers or by contacting Recruitment on 03 5177 4709.