Senior Engineer, Water Network Operations

• Perm. Full-time opportunity | Footscray office + GWW sites + WFH
• Drive water quality improvements, network optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Salary $129,175 + 12% super + Tool of trade vehicle + mobile phone

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
• Eligible full-time employees may access additional Work Life Balance Days, subject to eligibility criteria, helping you prioritise wellbeing and flexibility.
• 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 our Water Network Operations team in a permanent full-time role and help ensure the delivery of safe, reliable drinking water services across one of Australia's fastest-growing regions.

As Senior Engineer, Water Network Operations, you will provide technical expertise and leadership to optimise the operation of drinking water network assets, supporting the delivery of consistent, reliable and safe drinking water to our customers. You'll play a key role in monitoring water quality performance, improving operational and water quality performance, reducing risks across the network and identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and reliability.

You'll provide technical input into operational, planning and improvement initiatives. Working across assets including pump stations, pipelines, tanks and chlorinators, you'll play a key role in maintaining water quality, improving asset reliability and network resilience.

This is a collaborative role where your technical expertise and analytical skills will help improve network water quality management , reduce operational risks, and enhance the performance and reliability of GWW’s drinking water network.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse Water quality and network performance
• Identify and investigate operational risks and performance anomalies
• Manage critical performance parameters to ensure compliance with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and regulations
• Provide technical expertise and engineering support for major projects and network planning
• Support the operationalisation of the Drinking Water Risk Management Plan and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance water quality outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with operational  and analytics teams to develop dashboards and performance reporting
• Promote a strong safety culture through the application of HAZOP, HACCP and risk management principles.

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualification in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental or Civil Engineering.
• Experience in water or network operations engineering, including the application of relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in program or project delivery and supporting engineering investigations and operational improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Experience using operational and asset management systems, water quality systems, SCADA reporting and business intelligence tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work effectively across operational and technical teams.

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: Wednesday, 23 September 2026