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About the Company

SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.

We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.

Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we’re focused on understanding and meeting our customers’ expectations.

As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.

We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact, and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.

About the job
Our Port Lincoln team is on the lookout for a driven, hands-on individual with a great attitude and a willingness to learn. You’ll be trained up, supported, and given the opportunity to grow. This isn’t a role where you will be stuck in a workshop all day everyday, you will be travelling to different sites across the Eyre Peninsula to conduct maintenance, repairs, commissioning, modifications and installs on new and old infrastructure. As part of a large, statewide business, this role offers the opportunity to apply your skills to a variety of projects and challenges. Every role here has a real impact on our customers, community, and the environment, and we are looking for the right people to take us further.

Some of the projects you’ll get to work on include:

• Maintaining our major pumping stations and water / wastewater treatment plants.
• Respond to breakdowns, undertaking fault finding and repair to return assets to services as soon as possible.
• Deliver new Capital projects, including switchboard builds and installations.

In addition, your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver maintenance and Capital projects to a high-quality standard.
• Display a proactive approach to workplace safety and model excellent safety behaviours.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with legislative requirements and SA Water policies and standards.
• Strong work management and planning skills.
• Participation in an on-call roster will be required.
• Work in remote and isolated locations will be required from time to time.
• Collaborate effectively to ensure team goals are achieved by providing input into decision making and problem solving.

About Operations and Maintenance 

The Operations & Maintenance team oversees the management of our water, wastewater and River Murray activities and conducts operational control activities for a secure water supply. The team is responsible for both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, integrating corrective, preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance strategies. They aim to meet availability, performance, cost, and risk targets by leveraging technical asset maintenance and reliability expertise. Operations & Maintenance strives to deliver smart and reliable services to customers while enhancing overall operational efficiency.

About the Person
Our ideal candidate is a skilled electrical tradesperson with a team-focused attitude. You take pride in doing things safely and properly adhering to industry standards and best practice, keeping gear running smooth and reliable. You’re good at spotting problems and fixing them fast—whether you’re working solo or backing up your team.

This role requires adaptability, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work in varied environments, including remote locations, flexible hours, and on-call duties.

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Electrical trade certificate and current license.
• Current valid driver’s licence.
• Relevant experience working with electrical assets in a technical field maintenance environment is desirable.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A can-do attitude who is eager to jump in and get the job done.
• A willingness to learn
• Participate in an on-call roster.

Further information can be found in the attached PD –  Maintenance Trade Technician

If you are keen to join supportive team while making a difference to the South Australian community, we look forward to hearing from you as this role is a lifestyle. This full-time role operates 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, with a rostered on-call component with associated overtime, offering a base salary with additional allowances, overtime and an array of career and training opportunities.  

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Rebecca from the Talent Acquisition team Rebecca.Darling@sawater.com.au

Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 20th January 2026

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au.

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.