Manager, Operational Technology

•    Perm. full-time opportunity | Footscray office + GWW sites + WFH
•    Drive innovation, cybersecurity compliance, and seamless integration of new OT assets!
•    Salary: $188k incl. 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 
This is a pivotal leadership role for an experienced Operational Technology professional to shape the future of OT systems across critical water and wastewater networks. As the Manager, Operational Technology, you’ll oversee PLCs, RTUs, IoTs, Modems, Dialers, Radio Systems, SCADA, Historians and other OT platforms that enable real-time oversight, autonomous control, and situational awareness of essential infrastructure. You’ll develop and deliver future-ready OT strategies aligned with the organisation’s technology roadmap, asset management priorities, and regulatory obligations.
With responsibility for leading a high-performing OT team, you’ll ensure systems are resilient, secure, and seamlessly integrated. Your work will drive innovation, enhance operational resilience, and safeguard environmental and water quality outcomes across the network.

Responsibilities
•    Lead and mentor an OT team, building capability and driving engagement.
•    Develop and deliver OT strategies that enable autonomous operations and enhance situational awareness.
•    Oversee OT architecture, ensuring OT platforms are reliable, compliant, and fully integrated.
•    Ensure high availability and redundancy of OT systems across water, wastewater, and reuse networks.
•    Manage OT data and historian systems, ensuring alignment with organisational data strategy and compliance standards.
•    Support OT cybersecurity compliance, ensuring systems meet SOCI, NIST, and organisational requirements.
•    Oversee integration and commissioning of new OT assets, working closely with Technology and operations teams.

Skills & Experience
•    Proven leadership experience in OT, with strong skills in team development and stakeholder management.
•    Extensive experience with PLCs, SCADA (GeoSCADA, Citect), historians, and IoT integrations.
•    Strong understanding of OT cybersecurity frameworks, compliance standards, and risk management.
•    Demonstrated ability to deliver OT projects, system upgrades, and integrations on time and within budget.
•    Expertise in OT data management, including analysis, storage, and archiving against compliance standards.
•    A degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Process, or related field) or equivalent work experience.
•    Experience in water, wastewater, or a utility is 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.

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.
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: 11:59pm Sunday, 5 October 2025.