NRW Network Technician at Yarra Valley Water

Position overview

• Permanent, Full-Time opportunity
• True hybrid working – work from home and our Mitcham office
• $98,045 - $104,372 per annum plus 12% superannuation

The Role
The Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Squad is seeking an enthusiastic Network Technician, keen to contribute to saving water for our customers. You enjoy working outdoors, being hands on, love problem solving, care about our customers and can apply innovative solutions. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a high level of initiative and have an enthusiastic attitude to learning, have excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to excel in a team environment.

As a Non-Revenue Water Network Technician, you will be providing operational input and field support to enable the installation of devices for the District Metered Area (DMA) Program, along with performing inspections and investigations into potential NRW event across the network.

You will work closely with the NRW Infrastructure and Performance Specialists as well as the wider NRW Squad to prioritise and action NRW.

About us
We’re on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We’re one of Australia’s largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria’s population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.

Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you’ll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.

We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.

Your key responsibilities
DMA Program Duties
Provision of operational input, knowledge and field support across the following areas:

• Provide technical advice during project development, delivery and implementation.
• Liaise with key stakeholders for project updates and input.
• Support planning and execution of complex network changes to minimise customer impact and avoid cancellations.
• Coordinate or perform high-criticality water main shutdowns, including isolation, de-watering and recharging.

NRW Performance Duties

• Conduct reactive field investigations using network data, manual monitoring and operational alerts.
• Use acoustic techniques to detect leaks and verify network integrity, including flowmeter validation, valve operation and zone boundary checks.
• Estimate leakage flow rates and record findings in Maximo to support monthly Non-Revenue Water (NRW) reporting.
• Provide specialised leakage detection advice and support event response planning for District Metered Areas (DMAs).
  

What we’re looking for

• Full and valid Victorian drivers’ licence – Mandatory
• Knowledge, experience and demonstrated competency in operating a water network
• General knowledge of Maintenance Contracts, including contractual obligations, performance standards, and technical and safety requirements.
• Capability to perform manual field tasks such as operating valves, lifting pit lids (e.g., gatic lids), and handling other equipment, which may involve a moderate level of physical strength and mobility.
• Knowledge, experience and demonstrated competency in Asset Management Systems (Maximo), SCADA Systems (ClearSCADA), G.I.S. (WebMap and GeoMedia) and Customer Metering (CC&B)
• Knowledge of drainage infrastructure and layout.
• Cert III Water Operations or equivalent – Desirable

To view the full position description, click HERE.

Why Yarra Valley Water?
We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow – both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.

• $98,045 - $104,372 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
• Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office
• 14 weeks paid leave parental leave
• 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause
• Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave

To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE.

Did you know?
Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

How to apply
Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume. 
Closing date: Tuesday 21^st October 2025
This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.

We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people of all cultural backgrounds. If you need this information in an accessible format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please call 03 9872 2542 or email [email protected]. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email [email protected].

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.