Engineer, Control Systems

•    Permanent, full-time | Footscray office + GWW sites
•    Maintain and optimise PLC and control systems!
•    Salary: $125,412 + 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
•    Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave 
•    Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
•    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 
As the Control Systems Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining, diagnosing, and optimising our automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, telemetry, and instrumentation across treatment plants and network sites.
You’ll be part of a collaborative and highly skilled maintenance engineering team that ensures safe, reliable, and compliant operations, while supporting upgrades, system integration, and continuous improvement. 
This role offers hands-on field engagement, technical problem-solving, and the opportunity to contribute to the long-term reliability and cybersecurity of critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities
•    Maintain, diagnose, and optimise PLC, HMI, SCADA, and control systems across water and wastewater assets
•    Support system maintenance, upgrades, and fault response to minimise downtime and risk
•    Manage change control processes, documentation, and cybersecurity compliance
•    Provide technical support for commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of automation systems
•    Contribute to design reviews, configuration, and system improvement initiatives
•    Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and external partners to drive operational reliability

Skills & Experience
•    Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering (or equivalent)
•    Strong experience in control system design, programming, and maintenance
•    Proficiency in automation platforms including Schneider Electric and Rockwell Automation 
•    Familiarity with communication protocols (Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, DNP3) and cybersecurity frameworks (IEC 62443).
•    Proven ability to support field commissioning, troubleshooting, and integration work
•    Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
•    Current Australian driver’s licence (required)
•    A-grade electrical licence (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, 5 November 2025