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Meter Reader - Wollongong

CompanyDowner
LocationWollongong
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 27, 2026
About The Company
Enabling communities to thrive. It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster. Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
About the Role

Join Downer’s team as a Meter Reader and enjoy an active, walking, outdoor role. 

You'll visit homes and businesses to collect utility meter readings (Gas, water, electricity), record data using a mobile device, and hit daily targets. 

Ideal for reliable, self-motivated individuals who enjoy working independently, this role offers stable employment, strong safety support, and career growth opportunities with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure services providers.

 

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

  • A valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle
  • The ability to walk long distances and work outdoors in all weather
  • Strong time management skills and reliability
  • Good customer service skills and friendly communication
  • The motivation to work safely, follow schedules and get the job done right the first time

Full training is provided, including how to use the device to find meters and enter readings. 

What We Offer

  • Paid training, no previous meter reading experience required
  • A casual role that keeps you active, outdoors and on the move
  • Support from a close‑knit team, with clear processes and safety at the centre
  • Stable work across our wide‑reaching Utilities contracts
  • The chance to build a career with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure services providers

About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans‑Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.

Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.

How to Apply

Please submit your application online via the advertisement. Email applications will not be accepted. 

Pre‑Employment Requirements

Applicants will be required to undergo mandatory preemployment checks, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactorily completing these checks.

Key Skills
Time managementCustomer serviceCommunicationData entryDrivingNavigationSafety compliance
Categories
TradesEnergyLogisticsCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
Paid trainingStable employmentSafety supportCareer growth opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
You will visit various homes and businesses to collect utility meter readings for gas, water, and electricity. You are also responsible for recording this data accurately using a mobile device while meeting daily performance targets.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
18127
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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