Role – Hydrographer Level 1 Location – Potts Hill Business Unit – Finance, Commercial and Digital Level – Level 6 Hours – 35hrs/week Salary Details - $88,304.06 Base pay Full Time -Permanent Position About us We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. About the role: Each day will be different. You will mostly be out in the field assisting with the maintenance and calibration of hydrometric instrumentation, and collating data from our water and wastewater networks. Collect data and fault tracking of instrumentation in the field. Install, calibrate and maintain field instruments at monitoring points. Analyse and interpret data collected in the field. Deploy and maintain IoT instrumentation. This role is mainly outdoors and involves driving around the Sydney Metropolitan region performing calibrations and maintenance of instrumentation such as flowmeters, level sensors, IoT Devices and weather stations. You will enjoy a mix of office and field-based work locations – knowledge of water cycle and wastewater systems, telemetry and hydrometric equipment is beneficial – but we will train you in these areas. Why You Should Apply: Make a significant impact by developing solutions that meet Sydney Water's high standards and contribute to the community. Collaborate with a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences. Who are we looking for? You will need a current driver's licence, a hardworking and motivated work attitude and a willingness to learn for this hands-on job. We will provide the rest – access to work vehicle, certification for confined spaces, full onboarding and training. Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents Dive into Our Great Benefits: Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 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. Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. Closing date: 28 th Feb 2026 For more information, or to request an accommodation information, you can contact sunil.nagarajan@sydneywater.com.au At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too. Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA people, 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. We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms , and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application . Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.
