Senior Engineer, Process

• Perm. Full-time role | Based in Altona + GWW sites
• Drive optimisation of wastewater and alternative water systems!
• Salary: $125,412 + 12% super

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 WFH
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• 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
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity 

Join our Wastewater & Reuse team as a Senior Engineer, Process, supporting the Alternative Water Products and Biodiversity function.

In this role, you’ll provide technical expertise to optimise wastewater and alternative water system assets, ensuring reliable, safe and compliant treatment and reuse services.

You’ll use data-driven insights to monitor performance, identify risks and opportunities, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce environmental impact and support circular economy outcomes. Working across operational sites and office environments, you’ll collaborate with internal teams, consultants and stakeholders to improve asset performance, strengthen risk controls and embed a proactive safety and operational culture

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse operational data, reports and performance metrics to optimise asset and process performance
• Identify performance anomalies, escalate risks and support effective operational responses
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation projects
• Support research, trials and development of improved operational methods
• Promote strong safety leadership and apply HAZOP/HACCP principles in process design and operations

Skills & Experience

• Degree-qualified in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental or Civil Engineering, with strong experience in Water & Wastewater.
• Demonstrated experience in process engineering, optimisation, and application of industry codes, standards, and legislative frameworks.
• Skilled in program and project management, with ability to manage and guide consultants and technical investigations.
• High digital literacy across systems such as SCADA, BI dashboards, GIS, and Asset Management platforms.
• Strong communicator and collaborator with the ability to influence and build relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Committed to innovation, safety, and sustainable operations.
• Current Driver’s Licence (Essential)
• White Card (Highly desirable)

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: Wednesday, 3 June 2026.