As essential to the community as the water it delivers

Here are four great reasons to join our 3,000 staff members who work at Sydney Water:

1. Enrich your career
Sydney Water is committed to life-long learning. We offer training and personal development opportunities to enrich your career.

Our intensive program of internal training courses provides you with nationally recognised qualifications. We will also support you in:

  • formal studies
  • job rotation
  • secondment opportunities

Work in the water industry also opens up job opportunities all around Australia and the world.

2. Help the environment
Everyone at Sydney Water plays a special role to protect public health and the environment.

We deliver essential and sustainable water services for the benefit of the whole community, protecting the environment for future generations. This is shown by our commitment to be carbon neutral by 2020.

3. Balance your work life
Sydney Water values work life balance. As a family-friendly organisation, we offer flexible work arrangements that help you balance the demands of your work and personal life. We can build flexibility into your work arrangements, hours or leave.

Other benefits include:

  • health and wellness program
  • childcare support and services
  • travel pass scheme

4. Lead by example
Sydney Water is the largest water utility in Australia. We have Australia’s three largest water recycling projects for homes, industry and the environment and we’re building a desalination plant powered by 100 per cent renewable energy.

Our achievements are recognised and celebrated both locally and internationally, with awards including:

  • 2006 Stockholm Industry Water Award
  • 2006 Banksia Eco Innovation Award
  • 2006-07 NSW Australian Service Excellence Award
  • 2007 ACCI/BCA National Work and Family Award High Commendation
  • 2008 Green Globe Award (Government – Energy)
  • 2008 Green Globe Award (Government – Water)

What do our staff members say?
So far, my experience at Sydney Water has been great. I’ve worked in several different areas and have had opportunities that will definitely help me in my future, both professionally and personally,” Business Liaison Matt Kong says.

I’ve worked at Sydney Water for 17 years and enjoyed every moment – the people, the constant change and the opportunities to extend my knowledge and move up in the organisation,” Field Supervisor Louie Rostankov says.

I am proud to be working with such a great team and to be part of an organisation with such an important role in the community,” Laboratory Coordinator Asia Fahad says.

It is the best organisation I’ve ever worked for,” Customer Service Officer Sheree Walsh says.

Just starting your career?
We have many opportunities for people just starting their careers. We provide all the necessary training and experience to set the base for a successful career.

Join our graduate program, get some paid work experience as an industry undergraduate or take up one of our apprentice or trainee positions.

Already have experience?
People with experience can join our team in:

  • business administration
  • communications and marketing
  • customer service
  • economics and policy
  • engineering
  • environmental management
  • finance and accounting
  • health and safety
  • human resources
  • information technology
  • project management
  • science and technology
  • trades and fieldwork
  • water conservation

For more information about how you can make a splash at Sydney Water, visit www.sydneywater.com.au