General Maintenance
Harvey Water is an Irrigation Cooperative providing water to our Members (Shareholders) and Customers ranging from local farmers, mineral extraction and processing industries, hobby farms, local authorities and community groups.
We are currently looking for an efficient, safety minded Maintenance Technician with the capacity and motivation to grow and learn in the safe operations of the Harvey Water systems. This role provides an opportunity to join an exceptional team, working with a variety of machines, equipment, and with the ideal candidate being capable of working with minimal oversight but willing to follow directions closely. The applicant should be familiar with the safety standards and procedures to perform the tasks in a safe and productive manner.

Job Description
The position will rotate through the various asset based and delivery operation areas of our responsibility. This entails a range of tasks, such as:

• Maintenance and construction tasks at a high standard, to instruction and within safety, time and budget parameters
• Assist with Poly-welding duties (butt, EF and extrusion) on HDPE pipe and fittings (Training maybe optional for successful applicant)
• Handle and transport materials (e.g. cement) and equipment (e.g. drills and grinders)
• Assist with the installation, repair or replace various types of operating and measuring devices
• Minor concrete works and form work 
• Lift heavy loads up to 20 kg
• Identify utility lines
• Set-up and clean-up of tasks at job sites
• Direct traffic when necessary to ensure safety of pedestrians, motorists and work crew (if required, training may be offered for the successful applicant)
• Back-fill trenches and pits when necessary
• Provide labour support as needed for specialty crew
• Perform general maintenance of construction equipment and vehicles
• Other general maintenance activities as directed

Skills and Attributes
This role requires:

• A valid driver’s licence
• High safety and housekeeping standards
• General mechanical understanding and problem solving
• Able to work autonomously and/or in a team environment
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Basic understanding of construction/operational principles and procedures
• Ability to operate a manual transmission vehicle
• Comfort working in environment with extreme weather fluctuations
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to undertake a pre-employment medical.

The position is offered on a full-time basis and will be based in Harvey, Western Australia.
Harvey Water offers 14.5% superannuation and access to a bonus program.

If you are confident that you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfill one of these roles then JOIN OUR TEAM NOW!

Email applications to [email protected]

APPLY HERE

Water Treatment Plant Supervisor
Harvey Water is currently looking for a Water Treatment Plant Supervisor to oversee the operations and maintenance of our water treatment facilities in Kemerton. This role provides an opportunity to join an exceptional team, working closely with the client to ensure the plant operates in compliance with client and our licence requirements. The applicant should be familiar with safety standards and procedures to perform the tasks in a safe and productive manner.

Job Description
The position entails a range of tasks, such as:

• Liaise with client to ensure adequate water volumes are being produced to meet demands
• Ensure raw water supply planning - understand the pipe route from dam/bore and verify the integrity of the route and liaise with Works Manager for any maintenance requirements
• Responsible for trend tracking and monitoring water quality - Record daily operations and identify and execute any remedial action
• Follow the water sampling program - Conduct field water analysis and report to Client environmental engineer and Technical Services
• Ensure the plant operates with set parameters
• Report maintenance/operational issues-fault find
• Forecast plant maintenance, liaise with maintenance technicians
• Report/Log daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly plant inspection
• Conduct preventative maintenance activities
• Forecast and order chemical usage
• Operate pumps, valves and control the water flow/quantities
• Manage brine removal
• Ensure compliance with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
• Ensure compliance with Client contractual arrangements

Skills and Attributes
This role requires:

• A valid driver’s licence
• High safety and housekeeping standards
• Able to work autonomously and/or in a team environment
• Current White Card
• Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment
• Proficient in poly welding preferred
• Mining industry experience preferred
• General mechanical understanding and problem solving
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to undertake a pre-employment medical

Location
The position will be based in Kemerton, WA.

Term of Employment
The position is offered on a full-time basis, following an initial six-month probationary period and dependent on satisfactory performance reviews

Formal offer of employment is subject to standard pre-employment checks including medical, drug and alcohol screen and other background checks.
Email applications to [email protected]

APPLY HERE

Harvey Water are look for a new team member! 
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Job Description
The Water Controller is responsible for:
• Managing the release of water to the irrigation system and the delivery to farms safely and efficiently.
• Reviewing orders and planning the delivery through Harvey Water’s open channel network.
• Maintain communication with irrigators via telephone, email contact, face-to-face etc.
• Enter data efficiently and accurately into the various software – Harvey Water will provide training on how to operate this software.
• Performing network routine maintenance such as chainsawing, weed control, clearing trash racks and minor concrete works.
• Reporting issues on the network that require maintenance.

Skills and Attributes
This role requires:
• A current C Class licence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• A positive attitude to safety.
• Able to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Time management skills.
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in farming is advantageous.

Location
The position is based in our irrigation district, which runs between Benger and Dardanup. The Harvey Water office is located in Harvey, but this role is best suited for those candidates living in or within close proximity of the irrigation area.

To apply, please use the attached link www.seek.com.au/job/82431602

Harvey Water are looking for a new General Manager of Operations!

About the Role:
Reporting to the CEO and working as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, your responsibilities will be diverse and will include:

• Leadership of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Asset maintenance.
• Member and customer service.
• Management of a significant operational and capital expenditure budget.
• Project delivery.
• Health, Safety and Compliance &
• Operational performance reporting.

About You:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in operations management in a large-scale asset environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g.: engineering, business or operations management)
• Strong budget management skills.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Commitment to health, safety, and compliance.
• Continuous process improvement mindset.
• Collaborative leader fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.

With most of Harvey Water’s employees living in Harvey, Mandurah or Bunbury, this position provides an opportunity to combine a South-West lifestyle whilst leading a highly regarded and nationally recognised company.

A Candidate Prospectus is available by emailing [email protected].  After reviewing the Prospectus further confidential telephone enquiries may be made to James Fairbairn on 08 9221 0744.

Confidential applications should be made in Word format to [email protected] quoting Reference LB303212. 

Our preference is to receive your application by 9am WST on Wednesday, 12th March 2025.

Candidates’ rights under the Privacy Act will be observed at all times.

​Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia can be considered.

​To apply, use the link attached https://www.seek.com.au/job/82346956

Position Overview
Maintenance Technicians carry out general maintenance operations and installations on the irrigation system (channels and pipeline) in a safe, effective, timely manner that complies with Harvey Water’s standards, policies and procedures.
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Skills and Attributes
• Must have valid driver’s license;
• High safety and housekeeping standards;
• Able to work autonomously and/or in a team environment;
• General mechanical understanding and problem solving;
• Be trained and proficient in Welding Poly Pipe (preferred);
• Good communication skills;
• Time management skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work in environments with extreme weather fluctuations; 
• Ability to undertake a successful pre-employment medical.

If you feel like this is you, and would like to apply, please visit the link below or email [email protected] 
https://www.seek.com.au/job/75223684 

The 2023 Irrigator Meetings will be held:

Northern Districts 
Yarloop Hall
11:00AM - 12:00PM
WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2023

Collie District
Waterloo Hall
10:30AM - 12:00PM
THURSDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2023

Please contact the office on 9729 0100 with any questions or queries regarding the sessions. 

Harvey Water seeks nominations for two vacancies on the South West Irrigation Management Cooperative Board, and one vacancy on the South West Irrigation Asset Cooperative Board.
 
The Boards, which are primarily made up from its Member base, provide strategic input into Harvey Water’s operations.
 
Given our dual-cooperative structure, two separate Boards are maintained:

• South West Irrigation Asset Cooperative (SWIAC) – provides stewardship over the asset base; and
• South West Irrigation Management Cooperative (SWIMCO) – provides leadership to Harvey Water’s day to day trading activities.

 
Directorships typically carry a three-year term. The vacancy (available through rotation) is:
 

• SWIAC Member Director – Collie or Waroona Irrigation District

 

• SWIMCO Member Director – Collie River Irrigation District

 

• SWIMCO Member Director – Harvey Irrigation District
  
  

A nomination package is available by contacting [email protected]


Nominations close; 25 October 2022.
 
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Samuel Epiro, Kevin Warburton and Kevin Depiazzi for their continued valued service to Harvey Water.
 
For further information contact Bruce Hathway on (08) 9729 0100.

Harvey Water is looking for a General Labourer team member!!!

The position will rotate through the various asset based and delivery operation areas of our responsibility. This entails a range of tasks, such as:

• Maintenance and construction tasks at a high standard, to instruction and within safety, time and budget parameters
• Assist with Poly-welding duties (butt, EF and extrusion) on HDPE pipe and fittings (Training may be offered for successful applicant)
• Handle and transport materials (e.g. cement) and equipment (e.g. drills and grinders)
• Assist with the installation, repair or replace various types of operating and measuring devices
• Minor concrete works and form work
• Lift heavy loads up to 20 kg 
• Identify utility lines
• Set-up and clean-up of tasks at job sites
• Direct traffic when necessary to ensure safety of pedestrians, motorists and work crew (if required, training may be offered for the successful applicant)
• Back-fill trenches and pits when necessary
• Provide labour support as needed for specialty crew
• Perform general maintenance of construction equipment and vehicles
• Other general maintenance activities as directed

​All applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates preferably living within a commutable distance to the Shire of Harvey. 
If you are confident that you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfill this role then JOIN OUR TEAM NOW!

Email applications to [email protected]