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Operations and Maintenance Team Member Omeo
Posted: 19/10/2026
Closing Date: 01/11/2026
Job Type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Omeo
Job Category: Service Delivery
Play a vital role in delivering safe, reliable water services to our communities.
Working within a collaborative and safety-focused team, you'll contribute to meaningful work that protects public health and supports community wellbeing.
Build a stable career delivering essential services to local communities.
Job security, career development, H&W; subsidies, gym discounts & EAP support
Grow your career with L&D; pathways, recognition & security of a trusted EGW
East Gippsland Water provide an essential service to customers across our region, priding ourselves on our workplace culture of collaboration, innovation, authenticity and accountability.
If you want to apply your skills and develop a career in a customer-focused industry, we would like to hear from you.
Job Description
About the role
The Operations and Maintenance Team Member will assist in the operations and maintenance of EGW's water and wastewater treatment facilities, and the delivery of proactive and reactive maintenance and operational project work within our water and sewerage reticulation networks so that asset performance and reliability objectives are achieved.
The employee will assist in the improvement in the operations and efficiency of networks to meet customer expectations and regulatory standards in the provision of water and wastewater services.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver network maintenance programs
Operate water treatment & wastewater plants
Repair water & wastewater infrastructure
Operate plant and equipment, and s upport capital projects
Coordinate contractors




Monitor network performance
Respond to after-hours callouts- Benefit from standby allowances and additional earnings
Maintain accurate records
Communicate across teams
Promote safety and compliance
Demonstrate EGW values and teamwork
Why Join East Gippsland Water:
Enjoy monthly ADOs for full - time team members
Strong learning, training and professional development opportunities
Clear pathways for progression and internal mobility
Biannual Health & Wellbeing financial subsidies
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (counselling, coaching and wellbeing services)
Inclusive culture that champions diversity and wellbeing
A proud commitment to sustainability and community impact
Access exclusive discounts and perks through Flare (Employee Benefits program)
Competitive salary and perks packages
Up-to-date technology and tools that enable innovation
EGW- Renowned for its proactive supportive community & exceptional lifestyle.
We take pride & ownership to deliver essential services to our community.
East Gippsland Water provides an inclusive work environment, offering ongoing professional development opportunities, a workplace culture that supports work-life balance, and the opportunity to directly contribute to the community and environment in which we live and work.
As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace, we strongly encourage applications from experienced women and men, First Nations People, people with differing abilities,



LGBTQI+, culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with our community.
To find out more about this position, you can obtain a Position Description by visiting our website egwater.vic.gov.au/positions-vacant, or by emailing our People & Culture team at ****** or on ************.
Applications close on Sunday 1/11/2026 .
* This role has been classified as per our Enterprise Agreement as a Band 2-3 position, $56,****** to $83,****** per annum
* Plus 12% employer superannuation contribution.
We reserve the right to remunerate successful candidates within the span of this classification dependant on demonstrated skills, experience and qualifications.
*Shortlistedapplicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and National PoliceCheck.
* Mandatory vaccinations apply
* On-call Activities- appropriate standby remuneration apply
Desired Skills and Experience
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Experience in operations and maintenance of assets, machinery or specialist tools and equipment.
Ability to follow instructions and learn new skills quickly to become a productive team member in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater assets.
Effective time management skills combined with the ability to prioritise to ensure high-quality outcomes during times of peak activity and when carrying out manual maintenance programs on EGW's assets.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management combined with basic report writing and IT skills.
Ability to participate in standby activities and respond to after-hours callouts within required timeframes.
Positive attitude towards personal development including being accountable, innovative, passionate and a team player to achieve corporate objectives.
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