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

Reporting to Manager Water Resource System Planning, this is a fixed term, full time role until September 2026 within the Water Resource System Planning team. As the Water Resource Assessment Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking water resources system modelling assessments
• Undertaking hydrological and climate scenario assessments
• Maintaining water resources and hydrologic data sets and providing information to stakeholders

Based on current water resources available to Melbourne from dams, rivers, and the Victorian Desalination Plant, and considering a range of future water resources options, your modelling and assessment will inform water resources decisions and will assist Melbourne Water to plan for various future supply-demand scenarios.

About You

• Knowledge and/or experience in water resource system analysis and hydrological planning techniques
• Knowledge and/or experience in water resources system simulation modelling and the modelling tools such as eWater Source, REALM, Wathnet and catchment rainfall-runoff models
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• You must have a Tertiary degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline
• An active engineering registration in a related discipline relevant to the position is required
• You bring a great deal of energy and initiative for your work which has been demonstrated in your previous roles
• With your ability to function independently and be team oriented, you have attention to detail, a high level of diligence in meeting tight deadlines, and willingness to follow technical standards, internal guidelines and procedures
• Your stakeholder engagement skills have led you to become a valued team member and adding to the team’s reputation

Although based at Docklands occasional travel to the various Melbourne Water sites and to meet with external stakeholders will be required.

For more information, please see the attached Position Description: Water Resource Assessment Engineer .pdf

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, LGBTIQ+ 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

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Tuesday 10th June at 11:55pm AEST