Position Overview 12 Month Max Term, Full-time opportunity True hybrid working - work from home, in the field and our Mitcham office $100,986.66 - $107,504.07 12% super About Us We're on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker for our customers, the environment and your community. 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. The Role Are you a proactive problem-solver with a passion for sustainability and water conservation? We are seeking a Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Field Technician to join our Network Intelligence team. In this role, you will have direct involvement in the effort to minimise water loss across our drinking and non-drinking water networks. You will spend your days investigating potential leaks, validating network performance, and working closely with the NRW Performance Squad to ensure every drop of water is accounted for. Your Key Responsibilities Perform reactive field investigations based on data analytics and manual monitoring to find faults in the network. Utilise acoustic leak detection techniques and estimate flow rates to prioritise repairs. Verify the integrity of zone boundaries and the performance of flowmeters Issue work orders to maintenance contractors and provide specialised advice to help them locate and repair faults accurately. Capture all field outcomes to ensure our monthly performance reporting is accurate and actionable. What we're Looking for Developed communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information in plain language. Problem solving mindset and collaborative approach. Demonstrated competency in operating a water network and a solid understanding of drainage infrastructure. Capability to perform manual field tasks such as operating valves and hydrants, lifting pit lids (e.g. gatic lids), and handling other equipment, which will involve a moderate level of physical strength and mobility. Experience with SCADA, Asset Management systems, and G.I.S. platforms. Ability to collect and analyse data to troubleshoot issues on the go. Understanding and experience with safety principles and systems when working in roadways and construction sites. A valid Victorian Driver's Licence is mandatory for this field-based role 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. $100,986.66 - 107,504.07 12% super To support your field-based work, you will have access to a company vehicle and specialised tools, available for both work tasks and commuting purpose. 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: Wednesday 29 th April 2026 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 2599 or email dei@yvw.com.au . If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email recruit@yvw.com.au . 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.
