Mechanical Maintenance Operator
If you’re passionate about safety, teamwork, and delivering reliable services to the community, we’d love to hear from you.
| Salary | Band 2 ($72,270 – $82,892 plus superannuation and allowances) |
| Employment type | Full Time – Limited Tenure |
| Location | Mildura |
| Applications close | Sunday 19 July 2026 |
| Mandatory/key requirements | Driver’s licence, Criminal background check, Confirmation of fitness for work |
About the role
We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Operator, Limited Tenure – 12 months, to perform programmed and breakdown mechanical maintenance and repairs across LMW’s potable water, wastewater, irrigation, and drainage services. This role supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mechanical infrastructure and contributes to ongoing improvements and asset performance.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure all mechanical maintenance works are carried out safely and in compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures, including SWMS and risk assessments.
- Perform planned and unplanned maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to LMW assets.
- Respond to breakdowns, alarms, and emergencies, restoring service efficiently while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Assist with installation, commissioning, modification, and improvement of mechanical infrastructure.
- Accurately fit parts and work from drawings where required.
- Monitor and maintain water, irrigation, drainage, and sewer assets, including pumps and associated equipment.
- Maintain tools, plant, and equipment in a safe and serviceable condition
- Complete documentation, maintenance records, and reports as required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation, and team-based outcomes within the Mechanical Maintenance function.
- Participate in standby/on-call roster arrangements, including reasonable overtime as required.
About you
We’re looking for people who have the following or a willingness to learn and develop. If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply—we value potential and transferable skills.
- Engineering Trade Certificate (Cert III) or equivalent or demonstrated transferable experience in mechanical maintenance or a related field.
- Construction Induction (White Card) or willingness to obtain.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, fault-finding and problem-solving capability.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across a diverse operational environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
- Commitment to safety, risk management, and continuous improvement.
- Experience in water or wastewater operations.
- Current driver’s licence.
- High Risk Work Licence and/or Heavy Rigid Licence (or willingness to obtain).
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 submit your resume and a covering letter/email that outlines how your skills, experience and capability align with the key responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Operator position.
Email your application to recruitment@lmw.vic.gov.au by Sunday 19 July 2026. Enquiries can be directed to Daryl Murray – Team Leader Mechanical Maintenance on 0407 819 290 or the Recruitment email address.
To apply for this role, you must have the right to work in Australia.
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.