Full Time Ongoing
Business Services Band C: $87,104 – $100,836 per annum plus 12% statutory superannuation.
Location: Negotiable across SRW major offices (Werribee, Mitcham, Maffra)
About Southern Rural Water
Southern Rural Water (SRW) is a Victorian water corporation with nearly 170 staff, managing major dams, weirs, water licencing and more from Mallacoota through to the South Australian border. At SRW, we believe that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive and contribute to collective success. Through providing a flexible, always safe workplace and promoting employee development, we empower employees to contribute to our strategy of great value for customers and community through excellence in rural water management.
How We Support You
At Southern Rural Water, we recognise and prioritise the wellbeing and fulfillment of our staff members. Here's what we offer to ensure a balanced and rewarding work experience:
- Embrace flexibility: We support various working arrangements including WFH, 9-day fortnights, tailor your work schedule to accommodate for school drop off and pick up hours.
- Generous leave provisions: 15 days sick leave and 14 weeks paid parental leave to support you during life’s important moments!
- Health and Wellbeing: Yearly reimbursement of up to $150 per financial year to support you in physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
- Professional development: We support your growth through a range of internal and external training initiatives and offer study assistance programs to empower you to reach your full potential.
- Employee Assistance Program: Receive comprehensive support for yourself and your family through our employee assistance program.
- Salary Sacrifice: Salary Sacrifice options for vehicles, equipment, and superannuation to enhance your financial benefits.
- See what else we can offer you on our Careers Page!
About the Role
Southern Rural Water currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Services Officer to join our Finance team. This newly created role is ideal for a motivated individual looking to step into a diverse, hands on, finance position.
Working closely and reporting to the Manager Commercial Services, the Commercial Services Officer will contribute across a wide range of functions including facilities, land governance, billing, debt management, and procurement. The role will also play an important part in supporting SRW’s digital transformation program, including the rollout of a new finance, procurement, and billing system in 2026.
We are looking for someone who is adaptable to changing priorities, works well under pressure, and brings a positive, team focused attitude with a willingness to support others. This role is ideal for someone with a broad range of finance capabilities, supported by experience in commercial and compliance functions.
As the Commercial Services Officer, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting facilities management by processing purchase orders and invoices and assisting with document management for facilities projects.
- Conducting land management activities, including freehold and crown land management and building leases.
- Assisting the Facilities Coordinator with the administration of commercial and residential leases, including being the first point of contact for leases and occupational licence administration and enquiries.
- During any period of absence of the SRW Revenue Officer, operate billing and debt collection functions in accordance with SRW procedures and policies.
- Supporting procurement compliance by reporting and escalating issues and assessing compliance matters raised by Accounts Payable Officers in accordance with SRW procedures and control frameworks.
About you
The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate some of the desired experience and abilities below:
- Relevant qualification in Business Management, Procurement, Contracting or other relevant field (preferred).
- Experience in fields such as land and facilities, commercial services, contract, procurement, project administration.
- Strong administrative skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience coordinating minor works or contractor engagements.
- Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify gaps or risks in processes and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, contractors, customers, and regulatory bodies.
How to Apply
Applications should be made online by clicking 'Apply' before midnight Sunday 1 February 2026 or by visiting our website: www.srw.com.au
Please take the time to describe how your knowledge, skills and abilities would make you a suitable candidate for this role as part of your cover letter.
A Position Description for this position can be obtained from this link.
Southern Rural Water is committed to diversity and inclusion in employment and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders, gender identities and/or sexual orientations.
Southern Rural Water acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters we work with and within, and pay respects to Elders past and present.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact: peopleandculture@srw.com.au
