Team Leader, Sewage Treatment Planning

• Permanent Full Time
• From $170k 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

The Team Leader, Sewage Treatment is a member of the Sewer Planning leadership team and plays a key role in shaping GWW’s future through integrated, long-term planning. Reporting to the Manager, Sewer Planning, the role leads the Sewage Treatment Planning team to deliver whole-of-life planning solutions for recycled water plants, ensuring investment decisions are aligned with corporate strategy, regulatory requirements and customer outcomes. The position oversees master planning and investment programs, balances short-term service needs with long-term resilience, maintains a strong delivery pipeline, and fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across GWW.

Responsibilities

• Drive organisational uplift in infrastructure planning capability by contributing to GWW’s Integrated Asset Planning Section leadership, strengthening relationships across GWW, and embedding a coordinated, matrix way of working.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, championing GWW’s culture through strong role modelling of safety, wellbeing, diversity, inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Lead integrated, whole-of-life planning for GWW’s recycled water plants, developing master plans and strategic investment solutions aligned with corporate strategy, regulatory requirements, adaptive pathways and regional needs.
• Balance short-term operational needs with long-term strategic objectives by managing trade-offs, developing a deliverable program of works, and prioritising projects across Service Delivery and Infrastructure Project Delivery.
• Drive innovation and circular economy outcomes, delivering advanced treatment solutions and R&D initiatives that enhance core services, support future regulatory compliance and create long-term value for GWW.
• Strengthen collaboration with Service Delivery by providing expert planning input, supporting day-to-day operations, and driving continuous improvement in treatment performance, compliance, energy efficiency, emissions and asset life.

Skills & Experience

• Strong technical knowledge of wastewater and water recycling treatment processes, technologies, and relevant environmental obligations, including the General Environmental Duty.
• Deep understanding of treatment plant planning, including drivers, challenges, opportunities, policies, and processes that influence decision-making.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including building high-performing teams, fostering capability, and promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Strategic thinking and safety leadership, with the ability to make informed decisions in complex, uncertain environments while role-modelling safe and responsible practices.
• Degree in Engineering or relevant industry experience.

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 1 February