Team Leader, Sewer Asset Optimisation

• 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, Sewer Asset Optimisation is a key member of the Sewer Planning leadership team, responsible for driving integrated, long-term sewer asset planning that balances immediate risks with future community needs. Reporting to the Manager Sewer Planning, the role leads the analysis and development of sewer asset investment programs across both network and treatment plant assets, delivering aligned outcomes with the Strategic Asset Management Plan and Service Level Plans. The position oversees the delivery of multi-horizon investment plans (1–10 years and 20+ years), ensures whole-of-life, value-for-money decisions through collaborative, cross-functional planning, maintains a strong pipeline of projects for timely execution, and embeds a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and partnership across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Drive organisational capability uplift by contributing to the Sewer Planning leadership team, embedding a matrix way of working across GWW’s Integrated Asset Planning Section, and strengthening collaboration, coordination and outcomes across GWW.
• Build and lead a high performing, engaged team, championing GWW’s culture through strong leadership in safety, wellbeing, diversity, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Lead development and governance of Asset Management Plans (AMPs) in line with GWW’s Strategic Asset Management Plan and frameworks, ensuring strong compliance and continuous improvement of asset programs through performance and condition analysis.
• Drive evidence-based investment decision-making through lifecycle cost modelling, RAMS analysis, reliability performance assessment and whole-of-life (TOTEX) optimisation across sewer networks and treatment plants.
• Prioritise and optimise asset programs and budgets by designing CAPEX and OPEX envelopes, selecting critical assets, and dynamically re-prioritising activities in response to emerging operational needs.
• Strengthen cross-functional planning and delivery by establishing structured collaboration during the annual AMP cycle and developing shared tools and insights to improve engagement, accountability and outcomes across the business.
• Lead specialist team resources to analyse asset performance across all asset classes (water, sewer, recycled water – network and treatment), enabling data-driven reporting against KPIs and the Asset Performance Framework, and partnering with asset managers to deliver strategic and innovative improvements to asset management outcomes.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in asset management planning, with a strong understanding of asset lifecycle management principles including condition, performance, risk and renewal planning.
• High-level capability in interpreting asset performance data and applying analytics to drive sound, evidence-based investment and planning decisions.
• Extensive institutional knowledge of asset planning, delivery and operations, enabling effective integration of strategy and execution.
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including building capable teams and fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills, particularly in complex, high-uncertainty environments.
• Visible safety leadership, consistently role modelling safe behaviours and promoting wellbeing in a professional setting.
• 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: 11:59pm Sunday 1 February