Civil Maintenance Operator – 12-month Limited Tenure
Make a difference and grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment in the water industry.
| Salary | Band 1 commencing from $58,474 per year (+ allowances and super) |
| Employment type | Full time, limited tenure (12 months) |
| Location | Mildura, Victoria |
| Applications close | 30 November 2025 |
| Mandatory/key requirements | Driver’s licence (HR/MR desirable) OH&S Construction Induction Card (White Card) |
About the role
Use your civil experience or learn new skills with an experienced team and play a vital role in constructing and maintaining essential infrastructure for:
- Irrigation and drainage systems
- Drinking water networks
- Sewer systems.
Key responsibilities
- Support onsite operations with tasks including trenching, spotting and backfilling, site clean-up and assisting operators
- Work as part of a crew to meet daily targets
- Follow site safety procedures, SWMS and design requirements
- Being flexible with availability and hours, overtime and out-of-hours work will be required, as will forming part of an on-call roster
About you
We’re looking for people who have:
- Experience in civil maintenance or a willingness to learn
- A current driver’s license (MR/HR/HC is desirable)
- A focus on safety and working well in a team
- Reliability, adaptability and a proactive approach
- A valid OH&S Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Flexibility to join an on-call roster when required.
Working with us
At Lower Murray Water (LMW), your skills and experience are valued. We encourage innovation and collaboration, and we’re committed to helping you grow. Through ongoing development and learning opportunities, you’ll have the support you need to build a rewarding career.
Benefits include:
- Inclusive, friendly culture
- Flexible options to support work-life balance
- Dynamic, varied work environment
- Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Program
- Career and leadership development opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits under our Enterprise Agreement.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please complete an application form including responses to the following questions:
- Why do you want to be a Civil Maintenance Operator at LMW and what skills or experience will you bring to the role?
- What is your understanding of safety in high-risk workplaces and how to make sure no one is injured while at work?
Email your application form and resume to recruitment@lmw.vic.gov.au by Sunday 30 November 2025. Enquiries can be directed to Phil Gourlay – HR Business Partner on 0461 254 147 or the Recruitment email address above. To apply for this role, you must have the right to work in Australia.
Position Description – Civil Maintenance Operator
Application Form – Civil Maintenance Operator
We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce and celebrate that everyone at LMW is unique. These 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 Stephanie Sloane on 0498 400 052.
About us
LMW delivers essential water services to approximately 80,000 urban and rural customers along the Murray River. Our service region spans the traditional lands of First Nations Peoples, from Barapa Barapa at Koondrook through Latji Latji in Mildura to Ngintait near the South Australian border. We operate both urban and rural water businesses, supporting households, commercial enterprises and large-scale irrigation. As a regional leader, LMW plays a key role in driving social, environmental and economic outcomes which strengthen community prosperity.