Who we are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a backyard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra, we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

About the Role

This twelve month fixed term contract will be based at our Eastern Treatment Plant in Bangholme. As the Senior Process Engineer, you will be accountable to the Area Lead Process & Plant Improvements to provide technical leadership for continuous process monitoring and optimisation of the ETP process. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional business teams to influence project outcomes, ensuring optimal performance for both current and future ETP operation.

• Provide technical expertise and knowledge of large and complex wastewater treatment plants and recycled water treatment infrastructure with input into operation, optimisation, design, construction and commissioning.
• Monitoring and reporting on the performance of ETP operations in achieving key objectives 
• Lead process investigations, identify areas for improvement, and drive the implementation of innovative, technically advanced solutions to enhance efficiency and sustainability.  
• Ensure management systems (Quality, Environment, HACCP and Safety) are adhered to, and support the sites service, performance and compliance objectives. 
• Provide operational input into developing functional requirements for capital investments, and process integration of new assets. 

For more information, please refer to the attached Role Mandate:  Role Mandate - Senior Process Engineer - ETP.pdf

About you:

• Tertiary degree in chemical, process or mechanical engineering (alternative but equivalent qualifications may be considered.
• Substantial Engineering background in sewerage systems and sewage treatment or other related field.
• Expertise in analysing operational data, preparing reports, and making data-driven recommendations for improvements.
• Be able to actively promote and foster constructive behaviours to enhance Melbourne Water’s generative safety culture
• Excellent stakeholder management in order to influence business outcomes.
• Victorian Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a criminal record check and AusCheck

Why join us:

At Melbourne Water, we care about water and all life that springs from it.

Our people are fuelled by passion, and with safety at the forefront, we have an unwavering sense of purpose, and are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We walk the talk when it comes to flexible working – but that’s not all. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning permeates everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and care deeply for public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive an application and learn if you could be a great fit.

How to Apply

To apply for this twelve month fixed term contract please click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Sunday 9^th February 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

The Security of Critical Infrastructure (SoCI) Act 2018 requires Melbourne Water, as an operator of critical infrastructure, to prepare a Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP), which has been undertaken and managed by the Security and Emergency Management Team.

Melbourne Water are required to assess roles across Melbourne Water to determine what roles are critical under the Act. All employees working in a role deemed SOCI critical will require additional background checks via AusCheck.  This role is deemed critical, and the preferred applicant will be asked to undertake an AusCheck.

The AusCheck process is outlined clearly in this presentation provided by AusCheck CI Critical Worker: Getting Started Guide | Rise 360 (articulate.com). This guide steps through each of the below steps in detail.