Senior Wastewater Treatment Technician

Do you have a passion for mentoring, upskilling others & sharing knowledge? Have experience working in wastewater treatment facilities & want to elevate your skills? Have the problem-solving skills to tackle mechanical & process challenges? Apply now!

Our organisation

We exist to deliver reliable, high-quality water, wastewater and waste recovery services to ensure the economy and liveability of the central Gippsland region.

We are focused on:

There are many benefits in working for us, we offer:

We focus on building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation.

Our reward and recognition framework has been developed to support a constructive culture and is focused on consistently recognising and encouraging the demonstration of our values as well as outstanding performance.

We do truly meaningful work within a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

The role

The Senior Wastewater Treatment Technician will play a key role in supporting technicians in managing routine operations, driving improvements, and overseeing maintenance activities of our wastewater treatment plants. You will ensure that wastewater is efficiently treated for recycling or safe discharge into the environment in compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

You will also be responsible for the mentoring of trainees and new employees and providing operational coverage at any wastewater treatment facility.

What you’ll bring

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 Brendan Holt, Senior Wastewater Treatment Lead on 0427 554 201.

Applications will close on Sunday 10 August 2025.

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.