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Lock Attendant – Lock 9, Lake Cullulleraine
About the Company
At SA Water, our work sustains life. Every day, we deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater services to more than 1.8 million South Australians, supporting healthy communities across our state.
Behind this essential service are people who care. From engineering and science to construction, digital, operations and customer experience, every role plays a part. We bring our authentic selves to work, driven by purpose, supporting one another to deliver work that truly matters.
About the job
Located near Lake Cullulleraine, approximately 60 km from Mildura, this role offers a rare opportunity to live and work on the banks of the Murray River. With subsidised on-site accommodation provided, you'll enjoy a unique riverside lifestyle while helping operate and maintain critical infrastructure that supports water delivery, river navigation and environmental outcomes across South Australia.
This hands-on role combines operations, maintenance, environmental monitoring and customer service. You'll support lock operations, maintain critical infrastructure across multiple sites, collect operational data and provide safe public access to lock facilities while working with river users, community members, contractors and government agencies.
In addition to annual leave entitlements, SA Water offers:
- 2 days of Wellbeing Leave per year to support employee health and wellbeing.
- 1 Travel Day per year, providing additional time to enhance personal travel experiences.
- Flexible working arrangements where operationally feasible.
- A supportive and family-friendly workplace culture.
- A strong focus on employee wellbeing, inclusion, and work-life balance.
At SA Water, we understand that flexibility is essential to helping our people thrive both professionally and personally, and we are committed to creating an environment where employees can do their best work while maintaining balance in their lives.
Career Progression Opportunities
SA Water is committed to supporting employee growth and development. Employees commencing in this role may have the opportunity to progress through salary steps as they acquire relevant skills, knowledge and experience, and successfully meet the required performance and competency criteria.
This progression pathway provides employees with the opportunity to further develop their career, expand their capabilities, and be recognised for their contribution and professional growth within the organisation.
About the Person
We're looking for someone with a positive attitude who enjoys working as part of a small team and isn't afraid to get in and have a go.
You are practical, reliable and safety-focused, enjoy working outdoors and are willing to learn new skills. A strong team player, you're happy to pitch in wherever needed and communicate effectively with customers and colleagues. Experience operating vehicles, plant, equipment and machinery will be highly regarded.
About Operations and Maintenance
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) is where our essential services come to life. Our teams operate and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure right across South Australia, ensuring we continue to deliver services that communities rely on every day.
Working in O&M RMO means meaningful work, maintaining critical assets, responding to faults, and solving real‑world problems. This does include rostered hours, and weekend work.
Be part of a safety‑first, people‑focused team where experience is valued, learning is supported, and everyone knows their work matters today and for the future of South Australia.
In addition, your responsibilities will include:
- Operating lock chambers and associated infrastructure to facilitate safe navigation along the River Murray.
- Assisting with the operation and maintenance of locks, weirs, fishways and environmental management structures.
- Conducting routine inspections and collecting accurate operational and environmental data.
- Maintaining public facilities and providing a high level of customer service to river users and visitors.
- Supporting river flow management activities in accordance with operational requirements.
- Operating and maintaining tools, plant, equipment and vehicles safely and effectively.
- Contributing to a strong safety culture through hazard identification, incident reporting and compliance with safe work practices.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, customers and other stakeholders.
- Participating in environmental monitoring activities, including fishway operations and fish movement monitoring.
This role also includes rostered weekend work and occasional after-hours requirements in line with operational needs. Overtime and applicable allowances apply.
Allowances included
- Locality allowance
- Field Workers Allowance
Your success in this role will come from:
- A positive attitude, willingness to learn and a genuine "have a go" approach.
- The ability to work independently while contributing to a small, supportive team.
- A practical, hands-on background operating tools, plant, equipment or machinery.
- Strong safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices.
- Effective communication, customer service and record-keeping skills.
- Experience using computer-based systems and reporting tools.
- A current driver's licence and White Card.
Desirable:
- Understanding of river systems and lock and weir operations.
- Boat Licence and/or Restricted Coxswain Certificate.
- Truck licence (HR or higher).
- Experience/ licences for operating plant and heavy machinery.
Further information can be found in the attached PD – 
Lock Attendant
To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Chantelle Romeo from the Talent Acquisition team chantelle.romeo@sawater.com.au
Applications close 4pm, Wednesday 5 August 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.
