- We’re big on living our values – they guide our actions every day.
- Create connections with customers and community at the heart of all we do
- Grow in your role – no two days are the same
We are seeking a Multi Skilled Operator to join our Civil Maintenance Team within the Customer Delivery Division.
Our Company
At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other.
At Hunter Water we fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.
It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.
We are embarking on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future.
At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:
Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:
- Additional Public Holidays & RDOs
- 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
- Paid Community Service Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
- Access to hybrid work and other flexible options
Health & Wellbeing benefits including:
- Fitness passport
- Access to discounted health fund and health services
- Access to the Employee Assistance program
Remuneration & Hours:
- 38 hour working week
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Base salary of up to $115,000 plus Superannuation (any offer will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate)
The Opportunity
As the Multi Skilled Operator you will primarily be responsible for operating an excavator/truck combination unit and working with a crew leader to achieve quality outcomes in a timely manner. The role will also include operating sewer jetting equipment, general labouring work and working independently.
What you'll do:
- Ensuring safe excavation practices by complying with work instructions and safety requirements.
- Perform general labouring work and relief as required associated with the operations, maintenance and construction of the water supply, sewerage and stormwater drainage systems. These duties include and are not limited to watermain repairs, sewer main repairs, jetting of sewer mains, maintenance of the Chichester Trunk Gravity Main, traffic control, and water service repairs.
- Conduct and participate in risk assessments for every task
- Attempt at all times to minimise excavation and separate excavated materials on site to ensure cost effective recycling opportunities i.e. Bitumen cold mix, concrete, rubbish, sorted from soil.
- Operation of the Corporation’s motor vehicles, heavy vehicles and plant when required.
- Performing other relevant duties as may be allocated by the Manager Civil Maintenance, Field Supervisor or nominee.
What you'll need to be successful:
Essential Criteria:
- Demonstrated excavator competency and experience
- Experience in watermain and sewer main repairs, jetting procedures, valve installations, plant and truck operations, water service repairs or similar.
- Demonstrated experience in reading and interpreting water and sewer plans or similar
- Knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure
- Ability to recognise environmental impacts of field work and implement appropriate controls to mitigate environmental risk
- Proven capacity to work manually for an extended period including activities such as hand digging, lifting etc.
- Proven ability to work effectively within small teams
- High level of personal work ethic and commitment to safe working practices
Application Steps:
To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume.
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Application closing date: 10 August 2025
Contact: Rachel Clark Phone: 0488 620 144
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We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.
Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.
