Goulburn Murray Water
    (29 reviews)

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    Electricity, Gas & Water Services

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    Australia
    GMW is Australia's largest rural water corporation managing around 70 per cent of Victoria's stored water resources, around 50 per cent of Victoria's underground water supplies and Australia's largest irrigation delivery network.Goulburn-Murray Rural Water Corporation, trading as Goulburn-Murray Water, is a statutory Corporation established under the provisions of the Victorian Water Act. Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) manages water related services in a region of 68,000 square kilometers, bordered by the Great Dividing Range in the south and the River Murray in the north and stretching from Corryong in the east down river to Nyah. We have more than 39,000 customers in northern Victoria.GMW manages both regulated and unregulated river systems that flow into the Murray and administers groundwater within this area.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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    Tatura, Shepparton & Goulburn Valley VIC
    Join GMW and be part of something big! Contribute to the ongoing maintenance and improvement of our irrigation infrastructure.
    Join GMW and be part of something big! Contribute to the ongoing maintenance and improvement of our irrigation infrastructure.
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    Goulburn Murray Water offers several positive aspects for employees, including excellent work-life balance with flexible working arrangements and working from home options. The organisation provides good career progression opportunities, particularly for engineers, and many appreciate the supportive team environment at the lower levels. The rural setting and opportunity to work in country areas is viewed as a positive aspect by many employees.

    However, there are areas for improvement, including concerns about management practices and communication. The organisation experiences frequent restructures, and some employees note challenges with the bureaucratic nature of being a government organisation. There are also some concerns about contract-based positions versus permanent roles, and the need for improved communication between departments.

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    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Civil Engineering Designer
    Aug 2025
    Australia Fair QLD 4215-1 to 0 years in the role, current employee
    A great place to work with a positive culture and room to grow.
    The good thingsI really appreciate the supportive team environment and the opportunities for professional growth. The management is approachable, and I feel valued for my contributions.
    The challengesSometimes the workload can be a bit overwhelming, especially during peak periods, and there could be improvements in communication between departments.
    5.0
    Accountant
    Apr 2025
    Tatura VIC 361617 to 18 years in the role, former employee
    Really has Transformed
    The good thingsreal opportunity for those who deliver. Good collaborative team
    The challengesSome old style entitlement and bad behaviour still exists in wider teams
    1.0
    finance
    Mar 2025
    Tatura VIC 36161 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Left due to toxic environment, micromanagement & no trust
    The good thingsCan't think of anything.
    The challengesA very challenging work environment with low staff morale. I felt concerns were not always welcomed by leadership, and the level of micromanagement for was a significant challenge. Trust was compromised impacting my decision to move on.
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