Senior Network Maintenance Officer

•    Perm. Full-time opportunity | Based in Footscray office + GWW sites + WFH
•    Lead and optimise network maintenance programs and fault investigations
•    Salary: $128,900 + 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 
•    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 senior technical leadership role where you will shape and deliver high-impact network maintenance programs. 
You’ll lead fault diagnostics, root cause investigations, and program optimisation across water and sewer networks, ensuring assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently. 
You’ll collaborate across engineering, field teams, and contractors, using data-driven insights to improve operational outcomes and mentor engineers and officers, building technical capability across the Network Maintenance Hub.

Responsibilities
•    Lead the design, delivery, and optimisation of maintenance programs for network assets (e.g., valves, rising mains).
•    Conduct complex fault investigations and root cause analyses to reduce asset failure risk.
•    Mentor engineers and technical officers to strengthen technical capability and decision-making.
•    Analyse condition monitoring outputs and field data to inform program improvements and operational planning.
•    Provide technical assurance, review methodologies, and oversee field inspections and audits.
•    Collaborate across teams to integrate insights into maintenance strategies and drive continuous improvement.
•    Ensure programs align with industry standards, regulatory requirements, budget, and risk priorities.

Skills & Experience
•    Proven experience in fault diagnosis, maintenance planning, and reliability engineering.
•    Skilled in condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and data analytics.
•    Strong technical report writing and evidence-based decision-making skills.
•    High level of autonomy, judgement, and problem-solving in complex technical environments.
•    Familiarity with SCADA, IoT, and asset management systems desirable.
•    Driver’s License (required)
•    Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification (essential)
•    Equivalent experience in asset or maintenance engineering roles will be considered.

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 but not limited to reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Applications close: Wednesday, 12 November 2025