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Why choose us?

We exist to deliver reliable, high-quality water, wastewater and waste recovery services to ensure the economy and liveability of the central Gippsland region.

Our service area is diverse in area and needs, from the fast-growing towns in the west, to the transitioning economy of the Latrobe Valley and providing water and wastewater services to some of Victoria’s largest industrial water users.

We’re focused on:

• Maintaining quality water and wastewater services for our customers at an affordable price
• Our sustainable future and the future of the region
• Continuing to strengthen the important role we play in our local communities

If you're new to the area, you'll find Gippsland offers a wide range of lifestyle opportunities in a regional setting, with excellent education and health facilities.

What we have to offer

There are many benefits in working for us:

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Work variety
• A positive team environment
• Work/life balance, with the opportunity to negotiate flexible working arrangements

Our people

Our people play an integral role in our ability to achieve successful outcomes for our customers, the community and the environment.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from experienced women and men, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+, ATSI, culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with communities we live and work in.

Read some stories about our people to get a feel for who we are.

Recruitment Process

The position description

The position description outlines the duties of the position and the selection criteria. The selection criteria is based on the qualifications, licences, skills and experience needed to undertake the role effectively.

Shortlisting applicants to interview

All applicants are advised by mail or email that we have received their application. Short-listing then takes place, which involves assessing the applications against the selection criteria and selecting the most suitable applicants to interview. The short listing and interview phase can take 2-3 weeks, so please do not be discouraged if you have not heard anything in this time.

Interviews

Interviews will be conducted by a panel of three staff members, who will ask a series of questions relating to the selection criteria. We conduct behavioral-based interviews, which means that questions will ask for examples to demonstrate the applicant's ability in each specific area.

Police and Medical Checks

For some positions, shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and/or a Police Check. We will cover the cost of these checks.

Reference checks

At least two reference checks are undertaken for the preferred candidates.

Offer of employment

The successful applicant will be offered the position verbally followed by a written offer.

Unsuccessful applicants

Interviewed applicants are notified by phone after the successful applicant has been appointed. All unsuccessful applicants are advised of the outcome of their application in writing.

How to Apply

Cover letter

This letter should include your full name, address and contact daytime phone number and the title of the position you are applying for. It should also include why you are applying for the role and a summary of your skills and experience that meet the selection criteria.

Response to the selection criteria

Provide a brief statement on how you meet each of the Selection Criteria e.g. qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities and work experience. Remember to give examples of how you have had experience in these areas throughout your life.

Resume

An up-to-date resume which includes:

• Education, qualifications and licenses;
• employment history (with your most recent position first) detailing period of employment, position and responsibilities; and
• at least two recent work-related references with daytime phone numbers.

If you want to attach any supporting material such as certificates/licence, please do not attach originals.

There are a variety of ways you can submit your application to us, including online.

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Graduate & Student Programs

Each year we offer employment for post-secondary students undertaking studies in a range of disciplines. Starting in November each year, these are 12-week placements that offer students valuable experience in their chosen field, supervised by experienced mentors.

Applicants for vacation placements must provide a cover letter stating which position they are applying for and why, a transcript of results, a resume and a response to the key selection criteria. The program is aimed at students studying a Bachelor Degree, Certificate or Diploma.

Vacancies are advertised each September, with interviews held in October. The placement begins in late November and finishes in mid February.

All opportunities will be advertised on this site, and will also be circulated by the various university careers portals.

About us

Get ahead with your application by reading more about who we are and what we do in our key strategies, corporate documents and more.

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