Engineer, Network

• Perm. Full-time opportunity | Based in Footscray + GWW sites
• Monitor, analyse, and optimise network operational performance using data-driven insights.
• Salary: $83,607 + 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 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

We are seeking a Network Engineer to optimise wastewater and alternative water system assets, ensuring safe, reliable, and uninterrupted sewerage and reuse services. You will monitor network performance, identify improvement opportunities, support compliance, and implement efficiency projects while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Analyse network operational reports, dashboards, and key metrics to monitor performance and compliance.
• Identify and escalate operational anomalies, support improvement projects, and implement innovative operational methods.
• Support sewage and recycled water quality management and adherence to HSEQ and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to deliver continuous improvement and optimisation initiatives.
• Demonstrate safety leadership, applying HAZOP/HACCP principles and maintaining physical and psychological wellbeing for self and team.
• Contribute to a proactive, high-performing team culture with clear communication and knowledge sharing.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience in water/sewerage engineering, recycled water infrastructure, and operational optimisation.
• Program and project management experience, including supporting engineering works, studies, and investigations.
• Competence in Integrated Management Systems, Water Quality Systems, Asset Management Systems, HACCP, and SCADA.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and digital literacy skills (MS Office, GIS, BI dashboards, spreadsheets).
• Ability to travel, work on operational sites, and participate in afterhours duty roster.

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: 11:59 Thursday 23 October