Job Description

North East Water provides water and sewage services to over 110,000 people across 39 towns throughout north east Victoria.

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This position is primarily based in Wodonga, and you will be a part of the 'North and East' team that covers the picturesque primary areas of Wodonga, Bellbridge, Wahgunyah, and Yarrawonga, and provides support to Tallangatta, Corryong, Cudgewa, Walwa, Dartmouth, and Eskdale.

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The Water Treatment Operator consistently undertakes water treatment tasks, ensuring smooth and productive operations while minimising disruptions to deliver safe drinking water.

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In this role you will have access to a diverse range of learning opportunities, allowing you to expand your knowledge and skills in the field of water treatment.

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Key Selection Criteria

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- Ability to problem solve and use critical thinking to solve practical challenges.
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- Ability to accurately input data into systems.
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- Demonstrated ability to act within an Occupational Health and Safety mindset.
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- Experience in the water industry or experience in a position with a transferrable skill set i.e. treatment, sampling and testing, or similar.
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- Certificate III in Water Treatment or equivalent is not required but an advantage. Willingness to obtain is essential (sufficient support will be provided from the organisation).
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Working at North East Water

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We're committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:

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- Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,
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- Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements,
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- Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,
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- Annual salary increases and superannuation,
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- Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave,
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- Health and wellbeing activities,
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- 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
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- Social club,
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Salary Information

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$64,730 to $69,052 (no qualification) plus 12% superannuation (with the opportunity to gain a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations and progress to the below).

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$71,057 to $82,129 (Certificate in Water Industry Operations or similar) plus 12% superannuation.

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This role receives our industry and wastewater allowances which add over $3,030 to your remuneration per year!

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On-call allowance of $640 per week plus attractive overtime hours and rates!

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Position Information

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- Full-time, ongoing role including a monthly RDO, paid annual, sick and carers leave + flexible work options (such as a 9-day fortnight).
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- General hours of work 7:30am to 4pm (Monday to Friday).
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- Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.
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- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
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Contact

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Dylan Hetherington, Lead Coordinator Water Treatment on 0432 978 ***.

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Alternatively, you can contact Sienna from our People & Culture team via email @newater.com.au.

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Applications close 11:59pm Monday 24 August 2026.

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📌 Water Treatment Operator (Wodonga)
🏢 North East Water
📍 Wodonga