AddressLower Murray Water (LMW) is a water corporation providing services to around 80,000 urban and rural customers along the Murray River. Our service region lies within the traditional lands of First Nations Peoples, starting from Barapa Barapa (Koondrook), travelling downstream along the Murray River through Latji Latji (Mildura) and flowing to Ngintait at the South Australian border. With over 200 staff located in and around Mildura, Swan Hill, Kerang and Robinvale, our vision is for a healthy, sustainable water future.
About the role:
Reporting directly to the Team Leader – Irrigation Service Delivery, this is primarily a systems operator role with a focus on providing a high level of service to the customer. We are looking for a positive individual who will work as part of the team to facilitate the daily running of our irrigation systems and provide customer support in managing their water use.
Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
- Efficient, reliable, and safe operation of our irrigation supply systems
- Positive engagement with our rural customers in managing their irrigation needs.
- Accurate and timely data entry for reporting purposes
- Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others.
- Always represent LMW professionally
A full position description is available on our website
About you:
We require a self-motivated person who is safety conscious and enjoys interacting with the community and is looking to work in a positive team environment. To be successful in this role, you will have the following:
- Good written & oral communication skills with great orientation to detail.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team with a positive attitude.
- Ability to manage competing priorities to accomplish desired outcomes.
- Understanding of how you work in a safe and effective manner.
- Engage with the public/customers and deal with difficult situations.
- Willingness to form part of an on-call roster.
- Current drivers’ licence
- Must have the right to work in Australia.
- Must be willing to undergo a national police check and pre-employment medical test.
What we offer:
- A friendly and inclusive culture
- Exposure to complex projects within our water infrastructure that will mean every day can be a learning opportunity
- A strong focus on career and leadership development
- Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program.
- Attractive salary and employment benefits under our Enterprise Agreement
Working at LMW will inspire you to be passionate, innovative and dynamic. The skills and abilities you bring to the role will be valued, in turn we are committed to fostering a high-performing culture through continued coaching, developing and learning opportunities which will support an exciting career at LMW.
How to apply:
Click ‘Apply’ to go to our website and prepare an application form including responses to the following questions:
- Why do you want to be a part of the Irrigation Delivery team at LMW and what skills and experience will you bring to the role?
- Starting with the most important to you, list in order the following work characteristics and describe how you display them in a workplace
- Attention to detail, taking time.
- Getting the job done, achieving results.
- Team player, Loyal and supportive.
- Big picture person, generate ideas.
3. Describe a situation where you were able to manage and resolve a conflict with a difficult customer.
Email your application form and resume to ***********@lmw.vic.gov.au by Monday, 8 July 2024. Enquiries can be directed to Toni Doxey on 0418 926 *** or the Recruitment email address.
We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce and celebrate that everyone at LMW is unique in their own way. These unique differences create a culture at LMW that enhances not only our organisation but also the community in which we serve.
If you require any help with your application, accessibility or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please don’t hesitate to contact our Diversity & Inclusion Officer – Steph on 0498 400 ***.
