Specialist, M&E Asset Optimisation

• Permanent Full Time
• From $161k package
• Footscray location | hybrid

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

As the Specialist, M&E Asset Optimisation, you will play a key role in shaping Greater Western Water’s strategic approach to managing and optimising sewer treatment assets to support future growth, regulatory obligations and long-term sustainability. Reporting to the Team Leader, Sewer Asset Optimisation, and working across both the Sewer and Water Asset Optimisation teams as the recognised SME, you will lead the development and review of asset management plans that guide condition monitoring, preventative maintenance and renewal planning across short- and long-term horizons. You will collaborate with internal teams, NextGen providers and specialist contractors to deliver capital investment programs, optimise asset performance and support balanced investment decisions across growth, compliance and renewal drivers, while fostering innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and ongoing review of Asset Management Plans for treatment assets, incorporating whole-of-life planning, growth forecasts, emerging technologies and health, safety and environmental risk mitigation.
• Design and oversee condition monitoring programs to inform asset condition, renewal forecasting and long-term financial planning, including contributions to pricing submissions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Compliance, Water Supply, Melbourne Water and other stakeholders to integrate operational insights into master planning and ensure alignment with broader industry strategies.
• Identify and manage current and emerging asset risks, working with operational teams to implement mitigation strategies and initiate projects to address asset performance and compliance needs.
• Initiate and support capital projects from planning through delivery, providing SME guidance across all phases of the Portfolio Project Management Framework and maintaining accurate financial forecasting.
• Drive optimisation and innovation across treatment assets, mentoring team members and providing specialist expertise to the Water Asset Optimisation team to support consistent, whole-of-business outcomes.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in asset management planning, including the development and review of asset management plans.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management principles, including asset condition, performance, risk assessment and renewal planning.
• Ability to analyse and interpret asset performance data to inform investment planning and evidence-based decision making.
• Extensive knowledge of asset planning, delivery and operational environments, with the ability to apply this understanding to optimise asset outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with a commitment to safety leadership and role modelling safe behaviours.
• Degree in Engineering or relevant industry experience.
• Experience in operations and/or planning at a water utility (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.

Applications close: Sunday, 29 March