Manager Maintenance Services

Overview of role:

The Manager Maintenance Services leads the Maintenance Services team and is responsible for the safe, reliable, preventative and reactive maintenance of Coliban Water's assets. The role oversees mechanical maintenance, planning and scheduling, shutdowns and outages, inventory and warehousing, fleet and plant management, contractor management and operational land stewardship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the maintenance team and manage performance. 
• Oversee maintenance of water and wastewater assets such as pumps, treatment plant equipment, generators, and mechanical systems. 
• Manage maintenance planning, scheduling, shutdowns, and outages. 
• Oversee stores, inventory, procurement, fleet, and plant equipment. 
• Manage operational land, easements, vegetation, and site maintenance. 
• Ensure safety, compliance, risk management, and environmental obligations are met. 
• Manage budgets, contractor performance, and continuous improvement initiatives

About you:

• Significant leadership experience in maintenance services within asset-intensive industries (water, utilities, infrastructure, or industrial sectors).
• Expertise in asset lifecycle management, reliability engineering, shutdown management, fleet and plant operations.
• Experience contributing to capital planning, renewals, and long-term maintenance strategies.
• Strong commercial, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement skills.
• Qualifications in Engineering, Asset Management, or a related discipline

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you. 

Learn more in the position description

Salary:

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 6 $156,347-$174,336 + superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience. This role is a Fulltime Ongoing position.

Enquiries:

For further information please contact Lauren Armstrong on 0487 111 305 or via email at Lauren.armstrong@coliban.com.au

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB Thursday 3rd December 2026.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow. 

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca. 

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies. 

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia. 

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Lauren Armstrong 

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for. 

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.