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 part time twelve month contract (four days a week) role will be based from our Preston Reservoir Office. Reporting to the Water Operations Centre Lead, this is a pivotal role within the Network Operations team. As the Network Operations Specialist you will be responsible for ensuring optimal operation of the water transfer network. This will be achieved through the delivery of strategies to optimise and automate the operation of the water supply transfer network to deliver benefits in terms of service efficiency, regulatory compliance, customer service and safety.

For more information please review the Position Description:  Network Operation Specialist- Position Description.pdf

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, science or similar
• Post graduate experience in water and/or power industry including experience in data analysis and data visualization will be highly regarded
• Highly developed negotiating skills with the ability to engage others, build and maintain strong personal and corporate relationships and gain the support and confidence of senior management and stakeholders
• Excellent understanding of SCADA systems.
• Excellent understanding water transfer systems and principles of operation.
• Ability to think strategically and identify emerging issues, problems solve and seek solutions
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check

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 part time fixed term contract please click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Wednesday 9^th April 2025 at 11:55pm AEST