Reservoir Officer

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Description:
Overview of role:
Our Reservoir Officer works as part of the Headworks team which is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of Coliban Waters reservoirs and their associated infrastructure and catchments. The role is primarily based at Lauriston Reservoir but works across the Coliban Water region at various other sites.

Barkers Creek, Lauriston, Malmsbury and Upper Coliban reservoirs provide opportunities for public recreation, including on-water recreation. These public spaces are well maintained and a source of pride for the team and broader organisation.

The Reservoir Officer includes duties to monitor the Coliban Water recreational facilities by ensuring all activities occurring on Coliban Water owned land and water storages are appropriate and comply with company policies, relevant by-laws, regulations and legislation.

A snapshot of your day

As our Reservoir Officer, you’ll be accountable for:
Undertaking dam safety visual inspections on reservoirs to collect accurate data
Assisting the team to help deliver various small projects and maintenance tasks
Supervise contractors as directed by the Reservoir Controller
Conduct patrols and surveillance on Coliban Water owned land and water storages to ensure polices, by-laws, regulations and legislation are being adhered to

To be considered for the role, applicants should ideally have the following qualifications and experience, however on the job training can be provided for the right candidate:

Water Industry Certificate II or a similar qualification or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience with mechanical equipment, concreting, corrosion protection, welding, environmental management, and weed spraying
An understanding of the Victoria water industry

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Learn more in the position description

Salary

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 2 ($62,475 - $72,897 plus super) salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.

Enquiries

For further information please contact Patrick Egan, Senior P&C Business Partner on patrick.egan@coliban.com.au or 0475 907 433.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by 12 December 2025.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals, Psychometric testing or other background checks where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact Patrick Egan, Senior P&C Business Partner on patrick.egan@coliban.com.au or 0475 907 433.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement