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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

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Trade Waste Sampling & Monitoring Officer to join our Operations Maintenance team within the Production & Treatment Business Unit. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality trade waste sampling and monitoring services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining strong customer relationships.

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.

In addition, your responsibilities will include:

Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.

• Performing sampling services safely and in line with established standards and procedures.
• Ensuring sampling activities accurately reflect customer requirements.
• Developing and maintaining accurate chain-of-custody records for sampling services.
• Managing and efficiently planning sampling workloads to meet deadlines.
• Providing timely responses to trade waste compliance emergencies.
• Assisting with trade waste compliance support tasks.
• Monitoring and maintaining portable monitoring devices, including installation and calibration.
• Ensuring sampling and monitoring services align with customer expectations.
• Collaborating with the trade waste compliance team to address non-compliance issues.

Your success in this role will come from:

• Demonstrated experience in liaising with customers on technical matters, such as technical services, quotes, and safety documentation.
• Sound understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of trade waste and wastewater sampling methods, including relevant analytical test methods and sample preservation requirements is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of 12-volt instrumentation/electronics is desirable.
• Qualifications in traffic management and confined space entry is desirable.
• Willing to obtain Hepatitis A, B and Q Fever vaccinations.

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Position Description - Trade Waste Sampling & Monitoring Officer.docx

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

Applications close 3:00pm Friday 19th June 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 LGBTQ+ 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