At GWMWater we take great pride in our team of expert, professional and customer-focused employees. We employ a large number of staff across the region in areas such as engineering, customer service, communications, finance, operations and more.
GWMWater is one of the largest regional water corporations in Victoria and offers exciting career opportunities for all employees.
Our corporate headquarters is in Horsham, the capital of the beautiful Wimmera region, only three hours from Melbourne or the magnificent Victorian South West Coast. The region boasts access to many national parks including the Grampians and Mt Arapiles. Horsham offers a warm and welcoming community for those wanting a safe and healthy rural lifestyle, and the town boasts first-class health, educational, cultural, sporting and social facilities.
Read GWMWater; A Great Place to Work - Brochure to learn more about what it's like working with us at GWMWater or check out the Visit Wimmera Mallee website.
At GWMWater we're committed to:
- Supporting staff, suppliers and contractors in achieving zero harm
- Offering a flexible and stimulating workplace
- Investing in our people so we can adapt to the changing needs of our region
- Building the capacity and culture of our people into a more highly-skilled, professional, customer-focused and efficient organisation
GWMWater is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides a smoke-free work environment.
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Current Vacancies
Enjoy the energy of a field role that will take you around the GWMWater service area as you conduct on-site inspections of assets under construction.
As our Project Officer, you will contribute to our annual capital works program and oversee third-party works essential for the successful delivery of our infrastructure projects. This includes overseeing developer subdivisions, mains extensions and backflow prevention installations, and conducting trade waste inspections, asset performance assessments, and assisting with asset renewal and disposal programs.
As a member of our Project Delivery Team, you will work closely with our Assets Performance and Customer Service teams.
Come and work with us as you grow your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment!
Applications close: Friday 28 March 2025
GWMWater contact: Michael Schneider, Manager Project Delivery
Position Description - Project Officer
View this and other vacancies at GWMWater at https://careers.vic.gov.au/
Join our dedicated engineering team for a rewarding career in the water industry!
Expertise in planning asset replacements and upgrade projects will be highly valued as we depend on this role to enhance urban water and wastewater networks, as well as recycled water services.
The successful candidate will be cooperative, engaging and adaptive, working closely with various internal business groups, contractors, stakeholders and consultants to contribute to the successful planning of projects. An ability to perform thorough technical engineering analysis and hydraulic modelling is a must.
You will have the opportunity to participate in capital works planning processes, enabling efficient procurement and delivery of capital works through our annual programs and Corporate Plan.
If you’re passionate about working with community to improve water services, this position is for you!
Applications close: Friday 28 March 2025
GWMWater contact: Chris Wright, Manager Assets Standards & Development
Position Description - Senior Engineer Planning - Networks
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Two positions available! One in Nhill/Kaniva and one in Edenhope.
Do you enjoy working outdoors, in a hands-on role, to provide water and wastewater services to the community?
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining water and wastewater assets to ensure they operate at optimum performance.
You will be required to complete Certificate III in Water Operations training.
The course must be completed within two years of the commencement date of the course.
If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment to resolve reported faults and service delivery interruptions, we want to hear from you!
Applications close: Wednesday 2 April 2025
GWMWater contact: Damien Crouch, Wimmera Operations Manager
Position Description - Water Service Operator - Nhill/Kaniva
Position Description - Water Service Operator - Edenhope
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Are you ready to take the next step in your career as our Senior Planner & Scheduler?
Join our team of planners and schedulers to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of our asset infrastructure. In this rewarding role, you’ll report to Manager Planning & Scheduling, where you’ll plan and co-ordinate operational and maintenance activities within the Service Delivery Group.
By collaborating with various groups within GWMWater, you’ll ensure all activities are suitably resourced including contractor procurement, materials and equipment to improve our maintenance systems.
Here’s your opportunity for career advancement within a local vibrant water business.
Applications close: Friday 28 March 2025
GWMWater contact: Miles Norton, Manager Planning & Scheduling
Position Description - Senior Planner & Scheduler
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We are looking for a dynamic forward thinker to take the lead in coordinating renewal programs and upgrades of our urban and rural networks.
If you hold a degree in engineering or have demonstrated relevant experience to deliver water and wastewater services and manage multiple planning projects, this could be the role for you.
To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of program and project management principles, procurement, contracting, quality, environment and safety systems. Your proven ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with staff, stakeholders and customers will be an advantage.
If you take reward in making sure things run smoothly and take pride in improving services for customers, we want to hear from you!
Applications close: Friday 28 March 2025
GWMWater contact: Chris Wright, Manager Assets Standards & Development
Position Description - Program Lead Networks
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Staff testimonials
Ever wondered what it's like working at GWMWater? Watch the videos below from some of our employees to find out more...
Laura Priestley, our Water Services Operator, talks about her career transition from working as a chef to joining our Water Services team.
Amy Harding, our Customer Service Officer, talks about her experience joining the GWMWater Customer Service team.
Nalaka Vitharana, our Executive Manager Infrastructure, talks about his career journey to Executive as well as leadership opportunities at GWMWater.
Lisa Warrick, our Learning and Development Coordinator, talks about her career journey at GWMWater, from the Customer Service team through to the People, Talent & Culture team.
Katherine Velthuis, our Finance Officer, talks about how her career has progressed and the training opportunities she has been given, since joining the GWMWater team.
Stephanie Merlicek, our Environmental Sustainability Officer, shares the challenges, surprises and advice she would give to others considering making the move to our region.
Josh Turco, our Graduate Engineer, shares what it was like relocating to the region and joining the GWMWater team.
Preparing your application
Your application should comprise three things:
- Your CV detailing your employment history, educational qualifications and contact details.
- A cover letter including a summary of your experience and achievements that relate to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
- A statement addressing the key selection criteria.
Reference checking
Two work related references should be supplied with your application. These should be individuals who can comment directly on your abilities in a work situation.
Our recruitment process
Assessment
All applications are assessed by a selection panel. Each member of the selection panel compares the information from each applicant with the position description selection criteria, as well as against the other applicants.
Interview
If you're selected for interview, we'll invite you to meet us for a discussion about your skills and experiences in relation to the role.
At this point, we may also:
- have a chat with your referees to get a better understanding of you as a person and your suitability for the role
- ask you to undergo Psychometric Testing, simply as part of the selection process.
Offer
If we'd like to offer you a position:
- We may ask that you take a medical examination, depending on the role. This is so we're sure that we won't be risking your health as part of your role.
- You may also be required to undergo a police/criminal record check depending on the role.
If all goes well: Congratulations! We welcome you to GWMWater!
Our work environment
We offer great working conditions, and a variety of interesting and creative work.
- Friendly and supportive
- Committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity
- Health and wellbeing program and active social club
- Community-minded
- Team-oriented
We understand that staff and their families sometimes may need someone to talk to help guide them through a problem – whether it be on-the-job or personal matters. To assist our employees through these times we have engaged Optum to provide staff with confidential counselling through its Employment Assistance Program (EAP). More information.
Flexibility
A flexible workplace is a happy workplace! We recognise the importance of a work-life balance.
- Flexible work arrangements
- Family-friendly
Professional development
We believe that we can offer superior services to our customers when we invest in the development of our staff.
- Mentoring
- Willing to share knowledge
- Challenging career opportunities
- Employee development opportunities
Rewards and recognition
We reward our people with great entitlements and fair pay.
- Salary sacrifice (superannuation)
- Reward and recognition program
- Competitive remuneration and salary packaging
- Access to Local Government Employees Health Plan
Career pathways: Where do you fit in?
Career pathways for our staff are numerous. Some staff come direct from secondary school and complete traineeships or other ‘on-the-job’ training. Other staff have done tertiary qualifications before starting with us.
All staff regularly update their knowledge and often take further training or qualifications.
The diagram below shows indicative training levels, which may vary with the skills of the person involved or changes in the role.
Privacy
By making an application, you consent to the collection, use, storage and removal of your personal information, including the details of your referees. At all times during the recruitment process, this information is treated in a highly confidential manner. All documents are held in secure storage and made available only to members of the selection panel.
