Operator, Treatment

• Perm. Full-time role | Based in Altona + GWW sites
• Work with advanced technology – SCADA, IoT, and process systems.
• Salary: $70,673 + 12% super + phone allowance

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and flexible working arrangements
• Free onsite parking
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers

The opportunity 

Join our Southern Recycled Water Operations team delivering essential technical services to our customers! 
As an Operator (Treatment), you’ll help run and operate critical treatment assets that deliver safe, reliable and uninterrupted sewage treatment services. Working on site with a supportive team, you’ll play a vital role in protecting public health and the environment- where safety, teamwork, quality and sustainability come first.
This is an excellent opportunity to build your operational expertise while contributing to circular economy outcomes and the protection of our environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor treatment plant assets and systems to ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety standards.
• Use SCADA, IoT, CCTV, and other digital tools to identify and respond to asset performance issues and operational trends. 
• Support sampling, testing, and reporting programs to maintain water and wastewater quality. 
• Issue and manage work orders, isolations, permits, and inductions for internal and external maintenance teams.
• Participate in system changes, outages, and upgrades, ensuring safe and efficient coordination across teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying process efficiencies and sharing insights from operational experience.
• Be part of the after-hours roster, supporting emergency and contingency response plans.

Skills & Experience

• Certificate III in Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment Operations, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in the operation of treatment plants and/or water or wastewater systems.
• Digital literacy, including experience with SCADA systems, operational technology, and data logging tools. 
• Understanding of safety in operations, dynamic risk awareness, and confined space requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive approach to safety and problem-solving.
• Current Driver’s Licence, with flexibility to travel and participate in rostered after-hours work.

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.  

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Please note: this role has been classified as a Critical Worker under the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act and GWW’s Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program. As such, the successful candidate will also be required to undergo additional security clearance checks in line with legislative obligations.

Applications close: Sunday 1 March 2026