Electrician and Instrumentation Technician (Dual Trade)

• AT4: $115,153 per annum + super + Tool of Trade Vehicle 

• On site role, located in Altona and various GWW sites 

• Monthly work-life balance day off (for full-time employees) 

About Greater Western Water 

We’re water… and more. 

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. To learn more, Click here. 

Benefits 

• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance 

• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement 

• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time) 

• Wellbeing, prayer and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office 

• Gifted recognition programs 

• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers 

The opportunity  

We have a rare opportunity to join our Maintenance Services and Control System Team as an Instrumentation Technician! Your role will involve maintaining, repairing and enhancing the reliability of instrument and electrical assets within GWW, recycled treatment plant, water treatment plants and pump stations. Provide your expertise in the calibration, repair and maintenance of instruments and electrical equipment within our positive and expert team at GWW. 

Responsibilities 

• Carry out allocated maintenance work requests/orders for repairs, calibrations and maintenance to Instrumentation and Electrical Systems. 

• Identify maintenance requirements for new/existing electrical and instrumentation assets. 

• Plan and Rectify Responsive Maintenance 

• Use effective fault finding/diagnostic skills in the area of electrical, PLC and instrumentation. 

• Work across GWW to deliver critical projects 
   

Skills & Experience 

To succeed in this role, you are required to have the following: 

• An A Grade Electrical Licence  

• Certificate IV in Electrical Instrumentation 

• Knowledge of three phase system (Motors, Drives etc) 

• Relevant trade or Industrial experience 

• Knowledge of Asset Maintenance  

• Experience working with SCADA systems 

• The ability to effectively communicate and build internal and external relationships across all levels 
   

See yourself thrive 

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.   

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. 
 

Applications close: Thursday, 1 May 2025. Recruitment activities will commence as soon as applications are received, so don’t delay—apply now! 
 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which will include reference checks, national police checks, working rights and medical checks in Australia checks.