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Senior Legal Counsel – Full Time – Applications no closing date!
Permanent, full time position
Salary $132,023 to $155,127 plus superannuation
Our organisation
We exist to deliver reliable, high-quality water, wastewater and waste recovery services to ensure the economy and liveability of the central Gippsland region.
We are focused on:
- Maintaining affordable quality water and wastewater services for our customers
- Our sustainable future and future of the region
- Continuing to strengthen the important role we play in our local communities.
There are many benefits in working for us, we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Work variety
- A positive environment
- Work/life balance, with the opportunity to negotiate flexible working arrangements.
We focus on building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation.
We do truly meaningful work within a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.
The role
The Senior Legal Counsel provides expert legal advice and guidance across Gippsland Water to support informed decision-making, effective risk management and compliance with legislative and regulatory obligations.
The role works across a diverse range of legal matters, including property, environmental, commercial and litigation matters, delivering practical and commercially-focused solutions that support the organisation’s strategic objectives and the delivery of essential services to the community.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor and admission to practice law in Victoria with a minimum of five years post-admission legal experience.
- Strong experience in property, administrative, commercial and contract law.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulations and contractual obligations.
- Excellent analytical, proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
- Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
- The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Flexibility
We offer a variety of flexible arrangements to suit our employees’ varied needs and the business, including purchased leave, varied start and finish times, working from alternative locations and accrued days off. We understand that Gippsland Water and our customers benefit from enabling our employees to achieve balance in work and life.
How to apply
For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Ashley Marsh, General Counsel (ashley.marsh@gippswater.com.au).
Applications close on 23 August 2026. (TBC)
We will be viewing applications as they are received.
Before applying for the position applicants should read the position description. All applicants need to provide a cover letter outlining the key skills, qualities and experience you can bring to this role along with a copy of your current resume to be considered for this position.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a National Police Check.
Further information: A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers or by contacting Recruitment on 03 5177 4709.
Legal Counsel – Full Time – Applications No Closing Date
Full time, fixed term (up to 13 months with the potential for ongoing employment)
Salary $87,250 to 99,728 plus superannuation
Our organisation
We exist to deliver reliable, high-quality water, wastewater and waste recovery services to ensure the economy and liveability of the central Gippsland region.
We are focused on:
- Maintaining affordable quality water and wastewater services for our customers
- Our sustainable future and future of the region
- Continuing to strengthen the important role we play in our local communities.
There are many benefits in working for us, we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Work variety
- A positive environment
- Work/life balance, with the opportunity to negotiate flexible working arrangements.
We focus on building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation.
We do truly meaningful work within a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.
The role
The Legal Counsel will work across many areas of law including water, environment, property, litigation and commercial law.
You will work closely with business units across our organisation, providing expert legal advice and driving meaningful outcomes for both our commercial businesses and customers. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will be empowered to work autonomously within the scope of the role, while also collaborating within a supportive and high-performing team.
What you’ll bring
- Completion of legal studies (Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor) and admission to practice law in Victoria (or ability to be admitted) with up to 6 years’ experience as a practising lawyer.
- Proactive problem solving with a passion for process optimisation and a proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
- Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
- Well-developed relationship building skills with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify legal risks.
Flexibility
We offer a variety of flexible arrangements to suit our employees’ varied needs and the business, including purchased leave, varied start and finish times, working from alternative locations and accrued days off. We understand that Gippsland Water and our customers benefit from enabling our employees to achieve balance in work and life.
How to apply
For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Ashley Marsh, General Counsel (ashley.marsh@gippswater.com.au).
Before applying for the position applicants should read the position description and included selection criteria. All applicants need to provide a cover letter that includes a statement addressing all selection criteria (the cover letter should be no more than two pages in length) along with a copy of your current resume to be considered for this position
Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.
Further information: A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers or by contacting Recruitment on 03 5177 4709.
Manager Asset Management and Planning – Permanent – Part or Full Time – Applications Close on Monday 17th August 2026 at 5:00pm
- Permanent – Part or Full Time
- Starting Location Wonthaggi, Leongatha or Foster
- Flexible Working Arrangements Available
- Attractive Salary Packaging options available (eligibility conditions apply)
- SGW Enterprise Agreement Senior Executive Officer: $155,000-$165,000 plus statutory superannuation and leave loading
About South Gippsland Water
As a public sector entity, South Gippsland Water is a Victorian Water Corporation responsible for water and wastewater service provision for over 22,000 customers located in 22 towns across a service delivery area of more than 4,000 square kilometres. We manage, maintain, and operate 8 water and 12 wastewater systems.
South Gippsland Water is launching our 2040 Vision and Strategy, guiding us toward our vision to be a trusted partner, advancing water services to support customer and community aspirations. To progress this vision, we are seeking skilled, enthusiastic and community focused people to join our progressive organisation.
Why Work for South Gippsland Water
With its unspoilt beaches, world famous Wilsons Promontory at your doorstep, wineries, gourmet restaurants and cafes, farmers markets, a relaxed lifestyle and a pleasant 2-hour drive from Melbourne CBD, you can have the best of both worlds.
With our Corporate Office based at Foster, South Gippsland Water employs a broad range of people in various roles, ranging from office to field based roles across the South Gippsland Region.
We are a diverse, community-oriented organisation and offer the following:
- Strong focus on career opportunities, professional development and training
- Highly flexible work options, including modified hours and/or work weeks
- Employee Assistance Program and broad wellbeing offers
- Family friendly workplace, including Paid Parental Leave
- Flexibility to work from home, with base location at any of our offices in Wonthaggi, Foster or Leongatha
Diversity is celebrated and respected as important for our wellbeing and success. Through our Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Strategic Plan, Gender Equality Action Plan and upcoming Reconciliation Action Plan we are actively working to address the gender pay gap, create opportunities for underrepresented groups and partner with Traditional Owners.
About The Role
We are currently seeking a suitably qualified person to join SGW as a Manager Asset Management and Planning. The key requirements of the role are:
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams and fostering a high performing culture.
- Well-developed ability to provide strategic leadership across asset management, infrastructure planning and organisational capability.
- Experience influencing executive decision making and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrated experience leading long term infrastructure planning, investment governance and strategic business planning.
- Ability to lead organisational change, manage competing priorities and deliver strategic outcomes.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for the role, you can do so by clicking on the ’Apply’ button to create a candidate account and complete your online application.
If you require further information before you apply, please contact:
- Dale Yeates, General Manager Infrastructure and Planning, 0448 514 360 for role specific information; or
- People and Culture – email at peopleandculture@sgwater.com.au (For general applications/employment enquiries)
Applications Close
Monday 17th August 2026 at 5:00pm
Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Manager – Full Time – Applications close on Sunday 16th August 2026.
| Oversee, optimise & deliver HSEQ excellence while enjoying ADOs, flexible work arrangements, wellbeing benefits & a supportive, values-driven culture.
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| · Inclusive, values‑driven culture with strong teamwork and community impact · ADOs, flexible work, gym discounts, PD invested, Flare, H&W subsidies, & EAP · Deliver HSEQ excellence through leadership, innovation and collaboration. |
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Oversee, govern and optimise EGW’s integrated HSEQ framework, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, mitigating operational risk, driving continuous improvement and delivering safe, sustainable and quality outcomes through effective leadership of a high-performing team.
East Gippsland Water provide an essential service to customers across our region, priding ourselves on our workplace culture of collaboration, innovation, authenticity and accountability. If you want to apply your skills and develop a career in a customer-focused industry, we would like to hear from you. |
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About the role The HSEQ Manager provides strategic leadership to improve workplace health, safety, environmental and quality management certified systems. To ensure the business complies with relevant legislation, reduces operational risks and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and safety within East Gippsland Water’s area of interest.
The role will develop, implement and monitor procedures of an Integrated Management System (IMS) certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. This role is responsible for the management of a small team to ensure compliance of certified management systems and regulatory commitments for East Gippsland Water (EGW) are met. Ensuring our multi-site operations remain compliant efficient and benchmarked against global standards.
Key Responsibilities: · Lead and promote a strong safety-first culture across the organisation. · Develop, implement and review EGW’s Safety Strategy. · Manage and maintain the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) management systems. · Develop and oversee the Psychological Safety Management System in line with OHS requirements. · Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, regulations, policies and procedures. · Identify, assess and manage workplace hazards, risks and environmental impacts. · Audit and monitor compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. · Coordinate internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives. · Manage HSEQ documentation, records and compliance frameworks. · Monitor, analyse and report HSEQ performance metrics to leadership, the Board and regulators. · Provide expert HSEQ advice and support across operations, maintenance and capital projects. · Develop and deliver safety training, awareness programs and knowledge sharing. · Lead incident investigations, reporting, injury management and return-to-work processes. · Support team leadership, succession planning, emergency management and strategic safety initiatives. · Foster a collaborative, inclusive and values-driven culture while maintaining accurate records and confidentiality.
Why Join East Gippsland Water: · Enjoy monthly ADOs for full‑time team members · Genuine work–life balance with Monday–Friday schedules · Flexible work arrangements that support life outside work · Strong learning, training and professional development opportunities · Clear pathways for progression and internal mobility · Biannual subsidy Health & Wellbeing financial subsidies · Weekly Bring Your Dog to Work wellbeing initiative · Reduced‑rate corporate gym memberships · Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (counselling, coaching and wellbeing services) · A supportive, collaborative, values‑driven workplace · Inclusive culture that champions diversity and wellbeing · A proud commitment to sustainability and community impact · Access exclusive discounts and perks through Flare (Employee Benefits program) · Competitive salary and benefits package · Modern technology and tools that enable innovation
EGW- Renowned for its proactive supportive community & exceptional lifestyle. We take pride & ownership to deliver essential services to our community.
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.
Apply now!
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. Applications close on Sunday 16th August 2026. * This role has been classified as per our Enterprise Agreement as a Band 5 + TRP starting at $147,176.00 inclusive of super, dependant skills and experience of candidate. *Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and National Police Check.
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| KEY SELECTION CRITERIA 1. A tertiary qualification in health & safety, engineering or similar related field (with extensive experience in civil construction or water industry) 2. A strong understanding of HSEQ legislation and supporting regulatory frameworks. 3. Experience with auditing and risk management systems, including but not limited to HSEQ. 4. Highly developed interpersonal skills combined with excellent verbal and written skills ensuring the ability to work effectively with people at all organisational levels, in and outside of East Gippsland Water. 5. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence and negotiate effective outcomes. 6. Demonstrated ability to develop, prepare and implement projects, systems and programs within area of expertise and position scope to minimise the exposure to risk of EGW, its people, assets and community. 7. A positive attitude towards personal development and knowledge of East Gippsland Water and/or the water industry. 8. Demonstrated personal initiative, motivation, enthusiasm and resilience, to positively reflect and represent EGW as a ‘can-do’ organisation.
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| Careers Link: EGW ELMO Cloud HR – Administration – Career – View Job – Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Manager Position description,: Health Safety Environment and Quality Manager Position Description.pdf |
Wastewater Quality Officer – Full Time – Applications close on 9th August 2026.
| Shape your career in water as a Wastewater Quality Officer. Enjoy ADOs, flex work, EAP, wellbeing perks, dog-friendly days and a vibrant team
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| · H&W subsidies, dog friendly days, gym perks, ADO’s and work life balance · Values‑led, inclusive culture with a proud focus on people, community and impact · Professional development and training supported by defined progression paths
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| East Gippsland Water provide an essential service to customers across our region, priding ourselves on our workplace culture of collaboration, innovation, authenticity and accountability. If you want to apply your skills and develop a career in a customer-focused industry, we would like to hear from you.
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| 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.
Key Responsibilities: · Support the implementation of a risk-based trade waste management system · Contribute technical input to trade waste agreements and their administration · Coordinate sampling and investigation programs (trade waste, I&I, odour, corrosion) · Analyse data and report on trends, compliance and wastewater quality issues · Maintain effective relationships with trade waste customers · Lead initiatives to improve trade waste compliance and cleaner production · Identify and support solutions for odour, corrosion and I&I issues · Provide technical advice to internal stakeholders · Support asset management through condition assessments and risk identification · Assist with minor asset installations, renewals and upgrades · Ensure trade waste maintenance activities are planned, documented and executed · Share knowledge and provide training to team members · Facilitate communication between Service Delivery and broader EGW teams · Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture aligned to EGW values · Promote health, safety, environmental compliance, accurate record-keeping, and confidentiality
Why Join East Gippsland Water: · Enjoy monthly ADOs for full‑time team members · Genuine work–life balance with Monday–Friday schedules · Flexible work arrangements that support life outside work · Strong learning, training and professional development opportunities · Clear pathways for progression and internal mobility · (Health & Wellbeing financial subsidies · Weekly Bring Your Dog to Work wellbeing initiative · Reduced‑rate corporate gym memberships · Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (counselling, coaching and wellbeing services) · A supportive, collaborative, values‑driven workplace · Inclusive culture that champions diversity and wellbeing · A proud commitment to sustainability and community impact · Access exclusive discounts and perks through Flare (Employee Benefits program) · Competitive salary and benefits package · Modern technology and tools that enable innovation
EGW- Renowned for its proactive supportive community & exceptional lifestyle. We take pride & ownership to deliver essential services to our community.
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.
Apply now! Applications must include a resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the Key Selection Criteria in the position description, and how you will contribute to the team’s success. Applications must include a resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the Key Selection Criteria in the position description, and how you will contribute to the team’s success.
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.
Applications close on 9th August 2026. * This role has been classified as per our Enterprise Agreement as a Band 3 position, ($72,912.23 – $94,710.54 per annum) * Plus 12% employer superannuation contribution. We reserve the right to remunerate successful candidates within the span of this classification dependant on demonstrated skills, experience and qualifications. * Mandatory vaccinations may apply
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| KEY SELECTION CRITERIA 1. Ability to analyse complex information from multiple data sources, and implement solutions with attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving. 2. Demonstrated practical skills and the ability to work safely alone and with wastewater team. 3. Well-developed communication, negotiation, and influencing skills with the ability to represent EGW to major customers, suppliers, contractors, and consultants. 4. Understanding of a risk-based approach to trade waste management and wastewater treatment, and/or land management. 5. Positive attitude towards personal development including being united, authentic, innovative, and accountable to achieve corporate objectives. 6. Effective time management skills combined with the ability to prioritise to ensure quality outcomes during times of peak activity.
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| To view a full position description, please click on the below link: EGW ELMO Cloud HR – Administration – Career – View Job – Wastewater Quality Officer Position description: Position Description – Wastewater Quality Officer.pdf
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SENIOR OPERATOR FARM OPERATIONS – Full Time – Applications Close on 9th August 2026
| Join Gippsland’s most unique agricultural operations, combining livestock, irrigation and pasture management with ADOs, job security & H&W subsidies.
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| · Positive team environment where safety, wellbeing and collaboration come first. · Strong learning and development with clear pathways for growth and mobility · Coordinate irrigation, livestock and pasture programs to maximise farm performance |
| Drive large-scale commercial farming, livestock production and recycled water irrigation in one of Gippsland’s most unique agricultural operations. Drive sustainable farm and irrigation activities in a secure and rewarding role within a collaborative workplace committed to safety and innovation. Enjoy benefits including ADOs, wellbeing initiatives, EAP support, gym membership discounts, and values-led learning and development opportunities. |
| East Gippsland Water provide an essential service to customers across our region, priding ourselves on our workplace culture of collaboration, innovation, authenticity and accountability. If you want to apply your skills and develop a career in a customer-focused industry, we would like to hear from you.
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| About the role Work across large-scale commercial farming, livestock production and recycled water irrigation in one of Gippsland’s most unique agricultural operations.
The Senior Operator Farm Operations supports the Senior Coordinator in planning and delivering East Gippsland Water’s recycled water irrigation and farm operations. This hands-on role is responsible for coordinating irrigation activities, including responding to periods of intensive irrigation to manage recycled water storage and minimise the risk of emergency waterway releases. The position also oversees pasture management and harvesting programs, cattle purchasing and sales strategies, monitoring and reporting of recycled water storage levels, and the day-to-day management of contractors.
In addition, the role provides direction and support to Reuse Operators, contributes to the development and implementation of soil remediation programs, and assists in optimising farm productivity, sustainability and financial returns. The Senior Operator is also expected to act in the Senior Coordinator role during periods of leave, ensuring continuity of operations and leadership across the team.
Key Responsibilities: · Coordinate irrigation scheduling and recycled water application to maximise yields and reuse volumes. · Ensure compliance with HEMPs, SMPs, environmental requirements and operational procedures. · Support recycling and irrigation operations across Mitchell district and outer depot farms. · Coordinate soil testing, environmental monitoring and farm compliance activities. · Manage relationships with third-party customers, licence holders and reuse scheme stakeholders. · Contribute to the development and expansion of recycled water schemes and reuse opportunities. · Identify and implement innovative irrigation and farm management practices. · Monitor reuse supply agreements, lease performance, compliance and operational outcomes. · Support farm rehabilitation works, biosolids management and emergency waterway release responses. · Oversee livestock management, including planning, animal health, welfare and paddock rotations. · Coordinate pest, weed and feral animal control programs across EGW properties. · Manage farm infrastructure, asset maintenance, contractors and minor renewal projects. · Provide leadership, coaching and technical support to staff and contractors. · Support budgeting, procurement, record management, audits and reporting requirements. · Promote a safe, collaborative and inclusive workplace while ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and biosecurity standards.
Why Join East Gippsland Water: · Strong learning, training and professional development opportunities · Clear pathways for progression and internal mobility · Enjoy monthly ADOs for full‑time team members · Flexible work arrangements that support life outside work · Biannual (Health & Wellbeing financial subsidies · Reduced‑rate corporate gym memberships · Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (counselling, coaching and wellbeing services) · A supportive, collaborative, values‑driven workplace · Inclusive culture that champions diversity and wellbeing · A proud commitment to sustainability and community impact · Access exclusive discounts and perks through Flare (Employee Benefits program) · Competitive salary and benefits package · Modern technology and tools that enable innovation
At East Gippsland Water, you’ll be part of a collaborative team delivering essential services that matter. We offer a supportive and inclusive culture, career growth opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, work-life balance and the chance to make a lasting impact on our community and environment.
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.
Apply now!
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. Applications close on Sunday 9th August 2026. * This role has been classified as per our Enterprise Agreement as a Band 3.01-3.05 position, 72,912.23 – $83,811.38 per annum) * Plus 12% employer superannuation contribution. We reserve the right to remunerate successful candidates within the span of this classification dependant on demonstrated skills, experience and qualifications. *Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and National Police Check.
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| KEY SELECTION CRITERIA 1. Demonstrated sound practical knowledge and experience in leading farm and livestock management, water recycling applications or similar. 2. A capacity to build strong knowledge in the water recycling and farm regulatory environment, and related legislative instruments governing the water industry. 3. Capacity to build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders including collaboration and communication processes 4. Effective time management skills combined with the ability to prioritise to ensure good quality outcomes during times of peak activity. 5. Well-developed interpersonal skills ensuring the ability to effectively provide day to day direction to team members and to negotiate and influence others to achieve beneficial outcomes. 6. A positive attitude towards personal development including being accountable, innovative, passionate and united to achieve best for business outcomes.
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| Link: EGW ELMO Cloud HR – Administration – Career – View Job – Senior Operator Farm Operations Position description: Position Description- Senior Operator Farm Operations.pdf |
SENIOR OPERATOR FARM OPERATIONS – Full Time – Applications Close on 9th August 2026
| Join Gippsland’s most unique agricultural operations, combining livestock, irrigation and pasture management with ADOs, job security & H&W subsidies.
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| · Positive team environment where safety, wellbeing and collaboration come first. · Strong learning and development with clear pathways for growth and mobility · Coordinate irrigation, livestock and pasture programs to maximise farm performance |
| Drive large-scale commercial farming, livestock production and recycled water irrigation in one of Gippsland’s most unique agricultural operations. Drive sustainable farm and irrigation activities in a secure and rewarding role within a collaborative workplace committed to safety and innovation. Enjoy benefits including ADOs, wellbeing initiatives, EAP support, gym membership discounts, and values-led learning and development opportunities. |
| East Gippsland Water provide an essential service to customers across our region, priding ourselves on our workplace culture of collaboration, innovation, authenticity and accountability. If you want to apply your skills and develop a career in a customer-focused industry, we would like to hear from you.
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| About the role Work across large-scale commercial farming, livestock production and recycled water irrigation in one of Gippsland’s most unique agricultural operations.
The Senior Operator Farm Operations supports the Senior Coordinator in planning and delivering East Gippsland Water’s recycled water irrigation and farm operations. This hands-on role is responsible for coordinating irrigation activities, including responding to periods of intensive irrigation to manage recycled water storage and minimise the risk of emergency waterway releases. The position also oversees pasture management and harvesting programs, cattle purchasing and sales strategies, monitoring and reporting of recycled water storage levels, and the day-to-day management of contractors.
In addition, the role provides direction and support to Reuse Operators, contributes to the development and implementation of soil remediation programs, and assists in optimising farm productivity, sustainability and financial returns. The Senior Operator is also expected to act in the Senior Coordinator role during periods of leave, ensuring continuity of operations and leadership across the team.
Key Responsibilities: · Coordinate irrigation scheduling and recycled water application to maximise yields and reuse volumes. · Ensure compliance with HEMPs, SMPs, environmental requirements and operational procedures. · Support recycling and irrigation operations across Mitchell district and outer depot farms. · Coordinate soil testing, environmental monitoring and farm compliance activities. · Manage relationships with third-party customers, licence holders and reuse scheme stakeholders. · Contribute to the development and expansion of recycled water schemes and reuse opportunities. · Identify and implement innovative irrigation and farm management practices. · Monitor reuse supply agreements, lease performance, compliance and operational outcomes. · Support farm rehabilitation works, biosolids management and emergency waterway release responses. · Oversee livestock management, including planning, animal health, welfare and paddock rotations. · Coordinate pest, weed and feral animal control programs across EGW properties. · Manage farm infrastructure, asset maintenance, contractors and minor renewal projects. · Provide leadership, coaching and technical support to staff and contractors. · Support budgeting, procurement, record management, audits and reporting requirements. · Promote a safe, collaborative and inclusive workplace while ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and biosecurity standards.
Why Join East Gippsland Water: · Strong learning, training and professional development opportunities · Clear pathways for progression and internal mobility · Enjoy monthly ADOs for full‑time team members · Flexible work arrangements that support life outside work · Biannual (Health & Wellbeing financial subsidies · Reduced‑rate corporate gym memberships · Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (counselling, coaching and wellbeing services) · A supportive, collaborative, values‑driven workplace · Inclusive culture that champions diversity and wellbeing · A proud commitment to sustainability and community impact · Access exclusive discounts and perks through Flare (Employee Benefits program) · Competitive salary and benefits package · Modern technology and tools that enable innovation
At East Gippsland Water, you’ll be part of a collaborative team delivering essential services that matter. We offer a supportive and inclusive culture, career growth opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, work-life balance and the chance to make a lasting impact on our community and environment.
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.
Apply now!
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. Applications close on Sunday 9th August 2026. * This role has been classified as per our Enterprise Agreement as a Band 3.01-3.05 position, 72,912.23 – $83,811.38 per annum) * Plus 12% employer superannuation contribution. We reserve the right to remunerate successful candidates within the span of this classification dependant on demonstrated skills, experience and qualifications. *Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and National Police Check.
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| KEY SELECTION CRITERIA 1. Demonstrated sound practical knowledge and experience in leading farm and livestock management, water recycling applications or similar. 2. A capacity to build strong knowledge in the water recycling and farm regulatory environment, and related legislative instruments governing the water industry. 3. Capacity to build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders including collaboration and communication processes 4. Effective time management skills combined with the ability to prioritise to ensure good quality outcomes during times of peak activity. 5. Well-developed interpersonal skills ensuring the ability to effectively provide day to day direction to team members and to negotiate and influence others to achieve beneficial outcomes. 6. A positive attitude towards personal development including being accountable, innovative, passionate and united to achieve best for business outcomes.
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| Link: EGW ELMO Cloud HR – Administration – Career – View Job – Senior Operator Farm Operations Position description: Position Description- Senior Operator Farm Operations.pdf |
