Help keep our water storage safe, reliable and ready for the future.
Join Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) at Cairn Curran in a wide-ranging, hands-on role combining water storage operations, asset maintenance and community engagement.
You'll support the Storage Manager to protect the storage, its catchment and the people who use it.
What you'll do
Operate and maintain water storage assets, equipment and monitoring systems, and coordinate water releases and flows under established plans.
Plan and coordinate maintenance, support contractors and help deliver projects to agreed quality, budget and timeframes.
Identify and address dam and public safety risks and assist with emergency preparedness and response.
Monitor water quality and implement responses under blue-green algae management plans and drinking water requirements.
Coordinate land management work and support recreation-area safety, waterway regulation, and lease and licence compliance.
Work with customers, recreational users, contractors, emergency services and other agencies; resolve routine enquiries and elevate complex issues.
Maintain accurate operational and hazard records, improve procedures and mentor less experienced storage officers.
What you'll bring
Clear communication and public engagement skills.
A willingness to learn and complete the training required for the role.
The ability to improve how work is done and deliver quality,



efficient outcomes.
A commitment to safe work practices and respectful, collaborative teamwork.
Desirable, but not mandatory
Experience in storage operations, emergency preparedness and response, or stakeholder management.
Knowledge of ANCOLD dam safety guidelines.
A Certificate III in Water Industry Operations, a White Card or a trade qualification.
Working arrangements and requirements
Be available for overtime and weekend work when required.
Training will be provided for future participation in the standby roster.
Storage Officer is described as a job for life.
No two days are the same, you'll work in a beautiful setting while contributing to safe water storage operations and services for regional communities.
GMW provides extensive on the job training, including a fully paid Certificate III in Water and other role related tickets and courses.
GMW is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
GMW encourages people with diverse backgrounds, experience and perspectives to apply.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace.
If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments to support you to take part in an interview, please contact: ******
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📌 Senior Storage Officer Cairn Curran (Bendigo)
🏢 Goulburn-Murray Water
📍 Bendigo