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Country needs you. Mob needs you.
Sydney Water is calling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to join their on-the-ground Network Maintenance Crew. You’ll be out on Country helping fix burst water mains, unblock sewers, and make sure water and wastewater systems are flowing strong and steady.
You’ll be part of a tight-knit crew that starts each day with a yarn and a plan, before heading out across Greater Sydney. You’ll use your hands, tools, and technology to solve real-world problems that keep homes, businesses, and communities safe.
This role is more than a job—it’s about making a meaningful impact every day. You’ll help safeguard the lifeblood of Country: water.
Start the day with a crew meeting and safety check-in
Repair water mains, unblock drains, and operate wastewater systems
Communicate with the local community and explain works being done
Use technology to monitor, diagnose and report
Look after your mates and always put safety first
Help build cleaner, smarter, stronger systems for future generations
Requirements
You don’t need to have done this exact job before—mob from all sorts of backgrounds are encouraged to apply:
You may come from:
Plumbing, gas, electrical or drainage industries
Landscaping or grounds care
Civil construction, concreting, excavation
Mechanics or plant operation
General labouring or response crews
You’ll need:
A current NSW Driver’s Licence (Medium Rigid minimum – or be willing to upgrade)
A SafeWork NSW Construction Induction (White Card)
To be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Physical ability to carry out manual work safely and effectively
Willingness to work afternoon/night shifts and be on call for emergencies
It’s a bonus if you have:
A trade certificate in plumbing, water ops, or civil construction.
Confined space or excavator tickets
Experience using tech and tools in the field
A commitment to safety, respect, and teamwork
Benefits
Working with Sydney Water means you’ll be valued not just as a worker—but as a person, a community member, and a contributor to something bigger.
What’s on offer:
Competitive Pay
Level 1: $70,480.62
Level 2: $83,281.49
Plus superannuation, overtime, and call-out pay
Upskilling and Development
Ongoing training, support, and career growth opportunities
Support for You and Your Mob
18 weeks of paid parental leave
Childcare allowance
24/7 access to free health and wellbeing support (EAP)
Work-Life Balance
Fitness Passport access to gyms and pools
Novated leasing for vehicles
Culturally safe leave options including Sorry Business
A Culturally Safe Workplace
Active Reconciliation Action Plan
First Nations staff network
Commitment to Caring for Country and cultural growth
Why Indigenous Job Match Recommends Sydney Water
At Indigenous Job Match, we’re proud to endorse Sydney Water as an employer who is not only committed to reconciliation—but actively walking the journey with mob.
With 17 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff already employed across their organisation Sydney Water is clearly investing in building a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.
They’ve taken real steps toward creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace by:
Embedding a strong Reconciliation Action Plan
Offering cultural leave and Sorry Business support
Establishing a First Nations staff network and advisory body
Supporting long-term growth through employment, development, and procurement initiatives for First Nations people
Most importantly, they’ve made a public commitment to implementing Caring for Country approaches—ensuring First Nations knowledge systems and cultural practices are honoured in their operations and planning. This includes creating space for First Nations voices to lead on how we look after water, land, and communities.
We endorse this role 100%. This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to work with a crew and company that values culture, listens deeply, and is working hard to do things right.
