Civil Maintenance Operator

Civil Maintenance Operator (12 Month Limited Tenure) Are you passionate about making a difference and eager to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment in the Water Industry? Lower Murray Water is excited to announce multiple limited tenure opportunities within our Civil Maintenance Team. We are seeking motivated, skilled, and enthusiastic individuals to join us. Position: Civil Maintenance Operator Employment Type: Full Time - Limited Tenure – 12 months Salary: Band 1 commencing from $58,474 per year (plus allowances and super) About the role: This dynamic role offers the chance to apply your existing civil experience or develop new skills within the water industry. You’ll work alongside experienced team members to construct and maintain civil assets across LMW’s irrigation, drainage, potable water, and sewer systems.As a civil Maintenance Operator, you will be supporting onsite operations through a variety of general labouring tasks, including trenching, spotting, backfilling, site clean‑up, and assisting operators. You’ll work collaboratively as part of a crew to meet daily production targets while maintaining a strong focus on safety and compliance with site procedures, SWMS, and design requirements. Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: Efficient and reliable construction and maintenance of civil maintenance assets including potable water, sewer, irrigation and drainage infrastructure Maintain tools, equipment, and plant in a safe, clean and serviceable condition Contribute to a safety‑first culture Always represent LMW professionally Being flexible with availability and hours, overtime and out‑of‑hours work will be required, as will forming part of an on‑call roster About you: Safety first approach to all works Experience in either civil or general construction is desirable but not essential Ability to work as part of a team with a can‑do attitude Must have the right to work in Australia Must have or be willing to obtain a Victorian White Card We encourage you to apply even if you don’t necessarily meet all the requirements of the role. You may have other skills and experience that make you a great fit for LMW. What we offer: A friendly and inclusive culture Flexible working options that promote a family friendly and healthy work‑life balance A dynamic workplace where every day offers new and exciting ventures Employee Assistance Program offering free confidential counselling services to all employees A strong focus on career and leadership development Attractive salary and employment benefits under our Enterprise Agreement How to apply: To apply for this role please visit Careers - Lower Murray Water to download and complete the application form including responses to the following questions: Why do you want to be a Civil Maintenance Operator at LMW and what skills and experience will you bring to the role? What is your understanding of safety in high‑risk workplaces and how to you make sure no one is injured while at work? Enquiries can be directed to Phil Gourlay - HR Business Partner on or the email address above. As part of our commitment to health and safety, successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of vaccination against Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Q Fever, or demonstrate a willingness to undergo vaccination as part of the onboarding process. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce and celebrate that everyone at LMW is unique in their own way. These unique differences create a culture at LMW that enhances not only our organisation but also the community in which we serve. If you require any help with your application, accessibility or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please don’t hesitate to contact our Diversity & Inclusion Officer – Steph on . More about Lower Murray Water: Lower Murray Water (LMW) is a water corporation providing services to around 80,000 urban and rural customers along the Murray River. Our service region lies within the traditional lands of First Nations Peoples, starting from Barapa Barapa (Koondrook), travelling downstream along the Murray River through Latji Latji (Mildura) and flowing to Ngintait at the South Australian border. A unique organisation, LMW operates both urban and rural water businesses which support domestic and commercial customers from households through large‑scale irrigation operations. As a leader within the region, LMW has established itself as a major contributor to enhancing regional prosperity, directly impacting social, environmental, and economic benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr