Engineer, Sewage Treatment Planning

• Fixed term, Full-time opportunity until 30 October 2026 | Based in Footscray + WFH + GWW sites
• Work on optimisation and innovation across treatment plants and reuse systems
• Salary from $87,093 + 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 available from commencement
• 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 a high-impact, future-focused program in this fixed-term full-time opportunity until 30 October 2026, where you’ll help shape the long-term direction of wastewater and recycled water services across one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions.

You will work with our Integrated Asset Planning team as an Engineer, Sewage Treatment Planning, where you’ll support the long-term planning and optimisation of sewage treatment and recycled water assets.

Working closely with the Team Leader and stakeholders across operations, strategy and delivery, you will contribute to master planning, identify future growth and upgrade needs, and help balance cost, risk and performance outcomes.

You’ll play a key role in shaping sustainable infrastructure solutions by supporting planning, optimisation and innovation initiatives, while helping ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements and community expectations.

***Remuneration will be commensurate with the skills, experience, qualifications, and licences demonstrated throughout the assessment process. 

Responsibilities

• Support development of master plans for sewage treatment and recycled water plants aligned to future growth and strategy
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks, optimisation opportunities and improvement initiatives
• Assist in scoping, initiating and supporting projects across the asset lifecycle
• Contribute to asset management planning and optimisation programs across treatment plants
• Analyse and interpret data to support planning, forecasting and decision-making

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering or relevant industry experience
• Experience in sewage treatment, recycled water or related process engineering/operations
• Understanding of asset planning, treatment plant upgrades and optimisation initiatives
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills to support planning and decision-making
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders

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.

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!

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.

Due to the fixed-term nature of this opportunity, candidates with immediate or short notice availability will be highly regarded.

Applications close: Wednesday, 10 June 2026 or earlier.