Senior Operator, Recycled Water

•    Perm. Full-time opportunity | based in Sunbury office + GWW sites
•    Work across recycled water network assets with telemetry systems (SCADA, IoT)
•    Salary: $107,992 + 12% super + tool of trade vehicle!

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 
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Operator to play a key role in the safe, reliable and efficient operation of recycled water assets. 
In this role you will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day operational activities, support 24/7 service delivery, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across treatment and recycled water systems. 
You will work closely with internal teams, contractors and customers to ensure compliance, optimise asset performance and uphold strong safety and environmental outcomes.

Responsibilities
•    Coordinate and deliver daily operational activities to ensure reliable, compliant and uninterrupted services
•    Monitor, analyse and optimise asset performance using telemetry systems such as SCADA, IoTand field instrumentation
•    Independently troubleshoot faults and performance trends, escalating complex issues as required
•    Plan and schedule operational resources, contractors and after-hours response to meet 24/7 requirements
•    Support recycled water compliance through Recycled Water Agreements and Customer Site Management Plan (CSMP) visits
•    Provide on-site safety leadership, ensuring HSEQ requirements, permits and isolations are effectively managed
•    Lead key operational programs, outages and improvement initiatives
•    Support operators and maintenance staff, strengthening team capability and performance
•    Engage with customers and stakeholders on operational matters, compliance requirements and service issues

Skills & Experience
•    Demonstrated experience operating water, wastewater and/or recycled water network assets
•    Proven capability coordinating contractors, operators and maintenance staff in an operational environment
•    Strong working knowledge of SCADA systems, operational technology and asset management systems
•    Sound understanding of operational safety, risk management and emergency response
•    Ability to analyse operational data to identify trends, faults and improvement opportunities
•    Strong communication skills with the ability to engage customers, contractors and internal stakeholders
•    Certificate III in Water or Wastewater Treatment Operations (or equivalent experience)
•    Current Driver’s Licence (essential) and ability to participate in after-hours and on-call rosters

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: Thursday, 22 January 2026