Production Operator - Networks

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Sydney Water is seeking a Production Operator - Networks for a full-time onsite role in Potts Hill, NSW. You’ll join the frontline team maintaining stormwater, potable water, and sewer assets to keep services safe, reliable, and compliant. The role is hands-on, performing maintenance and repairs on mains, hydrants and valves, plus trenching, pipe laying and plant operation. Requirements include a current NSW Driver’s Licence (MR minimum, HR if needed), White Card, and experience in manual labour or civil or water mains; End Loader and Confined Space tickets are highly desirable. Benefits include a base around $76k plus super, a 38-hour week, and growth opportunities. Apply by 16 November 2025 and tailor your resume to safety, teamwork and on-site results; highlight tickets and readiness for background checks.

• Join our frontline team delivering essential services to Sydney Water customers.
• Permanent opportunity working across the Sydney Water network of operations
• EA Level 3A ($76,074.13 base salary plus superannuation) 
• 38 hour working week 19-day month     

Are you from a trade background and ready for a career change? Looking for long-term growth in a thriving organisation? This is your chance to be part of something bigger.

About the role

As a key member of our frontline team, you will play a vital role in maintaining Sydney Water’s network assets. You’ll ensure our water services are safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible meeting regulatory standards and exceeding customer expectations.

This hands-on role supports our core network assets: Stormwater, Potable Water, and Sewer systems.

What will you be doing?

• Perform maintenance and repairs on water and sewer mains, hydrants, valves, and access chambers.
• Carry out construction tasks including trench excavation, pipe laying, restoration, plant operation, truck driving, steel fixing, and carpentry.
• Operate both mechanical and manual tools to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver work aligned with briefs, specifications, and contract documents.
• Ensure the safe operation of Sydney Water’s equipment and assets.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking individuals who are safety-focused, team-oriented, and customer-driven. If you have experience in manual labour, stormwater drainage, civil works, or water maintenance, we would love to hear from you.

You will need:

• A current NSW Driver’s Licence (Medium Rigid minimum; willingness to upgrade to Heavy Rigid if required) 
• SafeWork NSW Construction Induction (White Card) 
• Experience in manual labour, ideally in maintenance, stormwater, civil, or water mains
• Front End Loader and Confined Space tickets (highly desirable)
• Flexibility to travel across Sydney Water’s network
• Experience in excavation, concreting, and general labouring.
• Availability Monday to Friday (6:30am – 4:00pm), with overtime and weekend work as required

Please note: A background check, including a medical and criminal history check, will be part of the application process.

Dive into Our Great Benefits!  

• Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.    
• 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 generous 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.  

Closing Date: Sunday 16th November 2025 11:59pm AEST

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] for any further information. 

Working at Sydney Water   

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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 Live Hire talent profile in our Talent Community.   

We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Live Hire’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.    

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