First Nations - Maintenance Officer Trade - Mechanical Fitter/Machinist - Glenbawn Dam

Are you a talented and passionate individual from the First Nations community?   

We invite you to join WaterNSW and be part of a thriving, inclusive team that celebrates diversity and values unique perspectives.  

At WaterNSW, we communicate openly and honestly whilst maintaining respect for one another. We understand everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture.  

We are currently recruiting for Maintenance Officer Trade - Mechanical Fitter/Machinist and would love to hear from you!   

Acknowledgement of Country  
WaterNSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.  

Our perks and benefits:  

We believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.   

• Aboriginal Support Network   
• Flexible working   

• Work an 8-day fortnight at full pay on the Enterprise Agreement   

• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave   
• Yearly corporate wear allowance   
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity, cultural understanding and values   

• An opportunity to work on country and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the NSW communities. (Visit our First Nations programs page for more information) https://www.waternsw.com.au/about-us/our-business/first-nations-programs   

Location: Glenbawn Dam
  
Salary: $88,366.00 Base + Super  
  
Tenure: Permanent, Full Time
  

What we are looking for:

• Someone who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent / identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which they were born, has lived or currently lives    

• A commitment to promoting and preserving Aboriginal culture and value  

• Mechanical trade qualification (Certificate IV or above)

• Ability to undertake general maintenance activities including plant, machinery and large industrial equipment operations. 

• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to a positive and hardworking culture. 

• Familiarity with maintenance management systems and computer skills. 

• Current NSW driver’s license
• Willingness to travel and work at various sites within Water NSW. 

• Desirables include Boat licence, Forklift licence, HR drivers’ licence, Backhoe/ front end loader experience/licence, Dogman, Luffing crane, C6 Crane, Coxswain, Bobcat, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces.

Join us on our journey to build a more inclusive workplace and make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities.   

What you will work on: 

• Operational maintenance tasks aligned with the preventative maintenance program. 

• Dam surveillance and water sampling. 

• Ongoing reporting and ensuring documentation are accurate. 

• Capture and store data for the maintenance management system and other related service systems as required. 

• Working with the Maintenance Team Leader to achieve a high standard of work, safely and efficiently.  

Who is WaterNSW?   

WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.   

We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au 

For full details about this role please review the Position Description. 

Need support with your application? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition Partner to set up a discussion – Azmine Amer at azmine.amer@waternsw.com.au
  

Please note applications for this position will close on 16 July 2025. 

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. 

Privacy and collection of your personal information  

If you apply for a position via our website or recruitment@waternsw.com.au, WaterNSW may collect your personal information. Please visit WaterNSW’s Privacy Page to view the Careers Collection Notice for more information about how WaterNSW collects, uses, and discloses your personal information.

Anti Discrimination Act 1977

Under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), an exemption is given from sections 8, 25, 51 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to Water NSW to advertise designate and recruit positions for:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only in pursuit of a 5% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce participation rate.