What’s on Offer?
- $40.10 - $42.32 per hour (depending on skills and experience)
- Full-time 40 hours, with 1 x RDO per month + overtime where applicable
- Overtime Rates = OT1.5 first two hours, OT2.0 thereafter
- Tool of Trade Vehicle, PPE and digital devices provided
- Opportunities to work on diverse infrastructure projects
- Community Impact – Deliver service excellence to the communities we call home
- Health & Wellness Benefits – Enjoy access to a range of initiatives, including our Employee Assistance Program, Ventia’s Healthy Minds program, and Healthy Bodies program
- Access VenPerks, our exclusive employee benefits platform offering benefits including travel, insurance, fitness, banking, and novated leasing discounts
About the Project
Supporting Seqwater, Ventia deliver preventative, corrective and reactive maintenance along with electrical, mechanical and instrumental services across its water network. Servicing across 35 water treatment plants, 95 pump stations and 26 referable dams.
About the Positions
Apply your mechanical skills and safety-first approach as a Water Industry Worker, helping keep the Seqwater network running smoothly across the Northern Region
In this hands-on role, you will look after warehousing activities of one of our depots at Baringa, Sunshine Coast as well as spending time out in the field supporting essential operations with our trade’s teams.
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Warehouse activities relevant to the regional depot requirements
- Maintain and build water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Operate and service valves, hydrants, pumps, and pipelines.
- Safely handle plant and equipment for trenching, lifting, and installations.
- Assist with dogging and rigging tasks.
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair faults.
- Log activities via mobile devices and CMMS systems.
- Champion safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Required Skills and Experience
- Certificate II or III in Water Operations OR relevant experience in the water industry.
- Construction White Card.
- Current C Class Driver’s Licence (MR/HR desirable).
- Forklift Licence (LF) required
- Experience in water, wastewater, or civil infrastructure maintenance.
- Basic computer literacy for digital work order management.
- Strong safety focus and ability to work in a team environment.
- Excavator ticket (RIIMPO320F or equivalent), desirable.
- Dogging High Risk Work Licence (DG) desirable
- Confined Space Entry and Working at Heights certifications (or willingness to obtain).
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply
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Position Reference Number:165458
