Production Officer Level 2 - Lower Hawkesbury

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Sydney Water is seeking a hands on Production Officer Level 2 to operate and maintain water resource recovery facilities across the Hawkesbury hub including Brooklyn, West Hornsby, Hornsby Heights and Warriewood. The role emphasizes safe operation, environmental compliance, daily plant performance monitoring, and contributing to maintenance planning, with training provided. Ideal candidates hold a trade qualification (electrician, instrumentation or mechanical) or an engineering background, hold a current driver's license and own vehicle, and are willing to travel and work on a standby roster. Highlight practical problem solving, continuous improvement, and any water or wastewater experience, plus basic computer skills and adaptability to site systems. Apply by Oct 26 2025.

Are you a hands on and practical problem solver with an interest in working in the water industry? This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Sydney Water, operating and maintaining our Water Resource Recovery Facilities in a truly diverse and interesting role. No two days are the same!

What will you be doing?

As a Production Officer, you’ll play a key role in the safe operation and maintenance of water resource recovery assets and processes to meet Environmental Protection Licences whilst exceeding customer expectations and efficiency targets.

This position includes office and outdoor activities while working with a diverse group of employees. You will be offered formal and on-the-job training to skill you for the role

You will be reporting directly to the Production Manager, Lower Hawkesbury Hub, where you'll contribute to the delivery of high-quality water resource recovery services to local communities. The role will work at our sites across the Hub – namely Brooklyn, West Hornsby, Hornsby Heights and Warriewood.

You will:

• Operating the Facilities in all conditions, in alignment with Water Resource Recovery and Sydney Water frameworks including health and safety requirements, quality and information management protocols, incident response and business continuity frameworks
• Undertaking daily plant performance monitoring and adjust process control parameters
• Contributing to the prioritisation of maintenance and renewals to inform weekly scheduling, monthly forecasting and medium to long term planning.
• Executing on-site process and asset checks using available systems, processes and procedures

Who are we looking for?

• Trade qualifications (electrician / instrumentation specialist or mechanical) or qualifications in engineering / science or equivalent experience
• Current driver’s license and your own vehicle with flexibility to travel across various locations within your hub
• The ability to commit working on a stand-by roster as per site requirements
• Personal drive for continuous improvement and to contribute to a positive team culture
• Experience in production or manufacturing within Water / Wastewater industry is highly advantageous
• Computer skills, basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and comfortable learning customised software packages

Does this sound like you? Apply now. Closing date: October 26th 2025

We support you through the application process and can modify as needed – let us know what you need. For more information, you can contact [email protected] 

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.  

Why join us 

At Sydney Water, your work will make a real difference in people’s lives—and your own. With diverse projects and roles, you'll find ample career growth opportunities. At Sydney Water, we actively seek and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and individuality., fostering a safe environment where everyone can thrive and shape impactful community projects. We offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression among our many benefits.  

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 
• Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance. 
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Working at Sydney Water  

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.  

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.  

Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.