Construction & Maintenance Worker (Field Technician): Port Elliot

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  

The SA Water Field Operations team in Port Elliot are looking for their newest Field Technician to join their team. If you are a proactive individual who loves field-based work, getting the job done, and the excitement of no day being the same we would love to hear from you!

This is a dynamic role, that focuses on construction and maintenance, where you and your team will be responsible for delivering preventative, corrective maintenance, emergency response activities, and new construction projects.

About the Person

As a Field Technician you will bring your ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to working in the great outdoors in a hands-on role. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team. You will be driven to apply your problem-solving and decision-making skills on complex water systems, striving for optimal outcomes and resolution.

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 means hands-on, meaningful work running treatment plants, maintaining critical assets, responding to faults, and solving real-world problems. Depending on the role, this may include rostered hours, on-call responsibilities, or 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: 

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. 

You will: 

• Undertake construction, maintenance, and operational tasks on complex water and wastewater systems.
• Lead water and wastewater investigations, construction, commissioning, laying mains and connections.
• Undertake environmental reporting and acquire relevant permits and approvals.
• Perform manual handling tasks, working at heights and confined space work.
• Put safety above all else, taking responsibility for your safety as well as others.
• Use technology systems and programs in accordance with procedures, and complete electronic reporting.
• Deliver excellent customer service, you will be representing SA Water in the community and strive to maintain a customer focused approach.
• Willingness to work on call (compensated)
• Occasional travel (allowances and compensation included)

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Skilled in the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, small machinery and various static and mobile vehicles, plant and machinery
• Previous trade qualifications (desirable)
• Truck, excavator & traffic management tickets (desirable)
• Driver’s license (essential)
• White Card (or willingness to obtain)
• Available to participate in an on-call roster, and occasional overtime

Standard hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00PM, with on-call and overtime responsibilities (overtime rates apply).

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume.

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Field Technician, or please contact Alex Petherick from the Talent Acquisition team **************@sawater.com.au

Applications close 3pm, 28 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.