Wastewater Quality Officer

Use your technical knowledge and engagement skills to help our community and the environment.

We live in a unique part of the state, with rivers and lakes systems at the heart of the region. We provide an essential service to our local customers, and pride ourselves on the important contribution that we make to the community.

Our people are the key to our success, and this role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the efficiency of our assets to meet customer expectations now and into the future.

About the role

The Wastewater Quality Officer supports the effective management of trade waste, inflow and infiltration (I&I), and odour and corrosion, to achieve objectives of wastewater asset management, regulatory compliance, customer service, cost recovery and regional economic development.

The role provides this support through the design and implementation of innovative monitoring programs and interventions, including the management of trade waste agreements.

About you

This role would suit a candidate with practical experience, technical knowledge and understanding of wastewater and trade waste management. You will also have well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, establish relationships with stakeholders and support compliance.

We invest heavily in our people to support their professional development, so we are after a motivated candidate who is the right fit for the position, with a desire to learn and contribute to the success of the Service Delivery team.

Apply now!

East Gippsland Water provides an inclusive work environment, offering ongoing professional development opportunities, a workplace culture that supports work-life balance, and the opportunity to directly contribute to the community and environment in which we live and work.

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace, we strongly encourage applications from experienced women and men, First Nations People, people with differing abilities, LGBTQI+, culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with our community.

Applications should include a resume and covering letter outlining how you can contribute to the team’s success, and outlining your skills and experience against the KEY SELECTION CRITERIA responsibilities of the role.

Applications close COB Wednesday 5 February 2025.

To find out more about this position, you can obtain a Position Description by visiting our website egwater.vic.gov.au/positions-vacant, or by emailing our People & Culture team at vacancies@egwater.vic.gov.au or on 03 5150 4444.

*Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.