Position overview
- Permanent, Full-Time opportunity
- $88,557.94 to $94,883.44 plus 12% superannuation
- This is a predominantly field based role with majority of Recycled Water inspections taking place in the northern growth corridor.
The role
Reporting into the Manager, Customer Compliance within the Service Response Division, we are on the lookout for a talented Recycled Water Inspector. You will play a key role in the identification and rectification of cross connections and plumbing compliance to protect drinking water supplies.
You’ll be working in our Asset Services Group, a fast paced, dynamic and rewarding operational environment, where we work together to ensure essential water and sanitation services are delivered to our customers and community day in day out. We do this through high quality asset management practices, operational resilience, great partnerships, and highly responsive customer service delivery.
About us
We’re on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We’re one of Australia’s largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria’s population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.
Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you’ll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.
We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.
Your key responsibilities
- Implement and complete recycled water compliance auditing on site and virtually to proactively identify, report, and rectify cross connections between recycled and drinking water
- Deliver a mandatory sewer inspection program
- Act as a customer liaison in the field
- Assist with Administration activities - scheduling, backlog management and customer interactions related to Recycled Water inspections.
What we’re looking for
- CCF White card mandatory
- Licensed or registered plumber for water supply and/or sanitary plumbing or have significant experience in the plumbing or construction industry
- Demonstrated experience in recycled water plumbing works – dual pipe plumbing systems would be advantageous
- Demonstrated knowledge, experience and proven ability to provide auditing of water and sewerage reticulation and internal plumbing works
- Knowledge, experience and demonstrated competency in Victorian OHS and Environmental Acts, Legislation, Regulations and Code of Compliance associated with maintenance and construction
- Knowledge, experience and demonstrated competency in analysis, identification, recommendation and implementation of safety, quality, HACCP and environmental management
- Demonstrated competency as a Lead Auditor in compliance auditing and/or ISO19011:2011 framework or other auditing frameworks
- Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills in dealing with key stakeholders including senior management, customers, consultants, contractors, regulators and committees
- Demonstrated experience in managing all documents, policies and procedures, standards and specifications
- Experience in developing strategies, analysis, and efficiency improvements
Why Yarra Valley Water?
We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow – both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.
- $88,557.94 to $94,883.44 plus 12% superannuation
- Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
- Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office
- 14 weeks paid leave parental leave
- 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause
- Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave
To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE.
Did you know?
Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
How to apply
Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.
Closing date: Wednesday, 3rd September 2025
This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.
If you want to learn more, please reach out to Stephen Pepping on (03) 9872 1990 or Stephen.Pepping@yvw.com.au
We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people of all cultural backgrounds. If you need this information in an accessible format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please call 03 9872 2542 or email dei@yvw.com.au. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email recruit@yvw.com.au.
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.