Working at TasWater isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits for Tasmania today, and tomorrow.
Our talented workforce of over 920 employees keeps Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to over 460,000 customers every day.
We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water's full potential, and centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, the environment, and our collective water future.
TasWater is investing $1.2 billion over the next fouryears to protect Tasmania's water and deliver safe, reliable services forgenerations to come.
We will make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste.
Visit the website or YouTube channel to learn more.
The Role
This is a
fixed-term full-time
opportunity until
24 December ****
within our Customer Services team.
As a
Meter Reader
, you'll play a key role in accurately collecting and processing water meter data across domestic, commercial, and industrial properties.
Working independently across assigned routes, you'll spend most of your day outdoors, using technology to capture meter data, identify and report safety risks, and provide professional customer service to the community.
In this role, you will:
Read water meters across assigned routes using handheld technology.
Collect and process accurate meter data for billing purposes.
Meet daily productivity and quality targets while working safely.
Assess property access and identify potential hazards.
Record information and upload data into corporate systems.
Provide skilled and courteous customer service when interacting with customers and members of the public.




Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Meter Reading team.
What we're looking for
We're keen to hear from people who enjoy working outdoors, are physically active, and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
To thrive in this role, you'll bring:
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Good customer service and communication skills.
Basic computer and technology skills, or the ability to quickly learn.
Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
A commitment to workplace safety.
The ability to work independently and manage your time effectively.
A current Class C Driver Licence.
Experience collecting or processing field-based data.
Knowledge of Meter Interface Units (MIUs).
Why TasWater
Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members.
When you join TasWater, you join a company that offers career development pathways, training courses, and access to subject matter experts.
We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve.
We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do.




We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
Visit the Work180 website to view our benefits and policies, such as 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions.
We're continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team.
18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions.
The Details
This role will be based at
Hobart
andis a
fixed-term full-time position until 24 December ****
and attracts an hourly rate commencing from
$***** per hour, plus superannuation
.
The role requires significant outdoor work and may involve:
Walking for extended periods throughout the day.
Working in varying weather conditions.
Bending and accessing underground water meters.
Occasional lifting of heavy objects.
Intrastate travel and occasional overnight stays where required.
If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact
Heath Johnson - Meter Reading Team Leader
via email at
******
or call
************.
If you need assistance with your application, please contact
Roly Srivastava - Talent Acquisition Officer
at
******
or call
************.
Application will close at
10:00am on Friday, 4thSeptember, ****
.
Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to participate in pre-employment checks relevant to the role.
These may include a National Police Check or AusCheck, with any offer of employment subject to satisfactory outcomes.
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📌 Meter Reader (Tasmania)
🏢 TasWater
📍 Tasmania