Recycled Water Field Officer

About the role

Wannon Water is looking for a Recycled Water Field Officer based in Warrnambool, reporting to the Coordinator Water Recycling. The role supports the sustainable management of recycled water, biosolids and industrial trade waste programs by engaging with customers, monitoring usage and processing activities and ensuring compliance with risk management plans. It covers field operations, maintenance and small capital works, and contributes to recycled water usage and biosolids drying targets. The position is permanent and full time.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with farmers, customers, employees, consultants and contractors on recycled water, biosolids and trade waste activities.
• Monitor recycled water irrigation operations and help customers manage them.
• Organise the annual irrigator maintenance program and soil monitoring programs.
• Report on recycled water use and biosolids processing progress to internal stakeholders.
• Respond to maintenance requests for recycled water assets and organise corrective work with internal staff and local contractors.
• Support treatment operations teams in the field to meet usage and biosolids drying targets.
• Maintain operational records and schedule field-based activities for the programs.

Required profile

• Qualifications or extensive experience in farm planning, agriculture, irrigation, agronomy, rural operations and project management.
• Experience in recycled water and/or biosolids management is highly advantageous.
• Commitment to safety, accountability and high-quality outcomes for people, customers and the environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities and build collaborative, trust-based working relationships.

What we offer

• Salary of $80,770 to $93,136 per year plus superannuation.
• Commuter use of a Wannon Water vehicle after a successful probationary period and a Commuter Use Agreement.
• Flexible working arrangements such as hybrid work, flexible hours, purchased leave and monthly rostered days off.
• Health and wellbeing program, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Learning and development opportunities and professional development through industry associations.

Applications close on 1 November 2026; candidates apply through the Wannon Water careers portal with a cover letter and resume.