Senior Engineer, Network

• Perm. Full-time role | Based in Footscray + GWW sites
• Provide technical expertise to optimise wastewater and recycled water operations.
• 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

• 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

We are seeking a Senior Engineer, Network to provide technical expertise in optimising wastewater and alternative water system assets. In this role, you’ll ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted sewerage and reuse services while supporting continuous improvement, compliance, and cost-effective operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse, and interpret network operational reports, dashboards, and key metrics to track and improve asset performance and compliance.
• Identify operational anomalies, escalate issues, and implement improvement projects to optimise processes and reduce risks.
• Support wastewater and recycled water quality management, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and research new operational methods to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Demonstrate safety leadership and maintain team wellbeing, applying HAZOP, HACCP, and other HSEQ frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to implement operational enhancements and best practices.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in water/sewerage engineering, recycled water infrastructure, and process optimisation.
• Program and project management experience, including supporting consultants on engineering works and studies.
• Experience using Integrated Management Systems, Water/Sewerage Quality Systems, Asset Management Systems, HACCP, and SCADA.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Digital literacy across MS Office, GIS, BI dashboards, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
• Ability to travel, work on operational sites, and participate in afterhours incident/duty rosters.

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 Thursday 23 October