Senior Production Officer - Illawarra

• Full time permanent role based in the Illawarra
• EA 12 $136,483.86 + super, 35 hours per week
• Exciting opportunity to join a great, friendly team

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Sydney Water as a Senior Production Officer, working hands on across our facilities in the Illawarra operating and maintaining our water resource recovery assets in a truly diverse and interesting role. No two days are the same! 

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Production Officer you will be responsible for the best practice safe operation and maintenance of water resource recovery assets, ensuring protection of the environment, compliance to Environmental Protection Licences and exceeding customer expectations.

You will be reporting directly to the Production Manager, Illawarra Hub, where you'll contribute to the delivery of high-quality water resource recovery services to local communities. You will based be in the Illawarra Hub, working at sites across the region including Bellambi, Wollongong, Port Kembla, Shellharbour and Bombo.

You will:

• Provide mentoring, support and technical advice to the team. Identify areas for performance improvement to improve team effectiveness. Support the team to work effectively by supporting and coaching others
• Operate and maintain the plant in alignment with Water Resource Recovery and Sydney Water frameworks including health and safety requirements, quality and information management protocols, incident response and business continuity frameworks
• Undertake daily plant performance testing and adjust process control parameters
• Execute on-site process and asset checks using available systems, processes and procedures
• Manage onsite safety and works coordination through implementation of safety procedures including, Permit to Work, Lock Out Tag and Flow Isolation / Flow Management.
• Actively involved in projects associated with the plant, this includes condition assessments, project prioritisation, design reviews and working closely with project teams once mobilised onsite
• Work closely with our maintenance provider to ensure work orders (breakdown, corrective and preventative maintenance) are completed in a timely and efficient manner

Who are we looking for?

• High level knowledge and extensive experience in a similar role
• Trade qualifications (electrician / instrumentation specialist or mechanical) or qualifications in engineering / science or equivalent experience
• Current driver’s license and your own vehicle with flexibility to travel across various locations within your hub
• The ability to commit to working on a rotating roster, inclusive of day shifts, after hours standby and weekend roster
• Computer skills, basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and comfortable learning customised software packages

Does this sound like you? Apply now. Closing date: 28th September 2025

We support you through the application process and can modify as needed – let us know what you need. For more information, you can contact Talent Business Partner marc.evans2@sydneywater.com.au 

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.  

Why join us 

At Sydney Water, your work will make a real difference in people’s lives—and your own. With diverse projects and roles, you'll find ample career growth opportunities. At Sydney Water, we actively seek and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and individuality., fostering a safe environment where everyone can thrive and shape impactful community projects. We offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression among our many benefits.  

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance. 
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Working at Sydney Water  

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.  

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.  

Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.