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 the Manager Strategic Sewerage Planning, this is an exciting full time, 9-month fixed term role based within the Service Strategy, One Water team. This role will lead sewage quality management planning activities that support the Integrated Sewage Quality Management System (ISQMS). The role will contribute to the Sewerage Adaptive Plans, ensure long-term regulatory compliance (including capacity planning and demand management), and drive the sewerage strategic and policy intent for Melbourne Water.

This will be achieved through:

• Leading the development of sewage flow and load forecasts for a growing Melbourne
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including Retail Water Companies, with regards to the ISQMS
• Support sewage quality planning within the team and contribute to management of sewage quality risks and compliance with General Environmental Duty.
• Managing investigations or assignments undertaken by external service providers to deliver assignments which support ISQMS program of work and Sewerage Adaptive Plans.
• Influencing sewerage strategy execution pathways and sewerage service planning
• Implementing and maintaining procedures, policies, systems and processes to protect our workers, assets, public health, the environment and our products.

About You

• Understanding of risk and quality management principles (sewage quality management would be advantageous)
• Understanding of ISO 22000, HACCP and quality management systems
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strategic planning skills and ability to apply a holistic systems-thinking approach to work
• Excellent interpersonal skills, together with high-level verbal and written communication skills in sensitive or complex circumstances
• Tertiary qualification in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, process engineering or science, with direct experience in the water industry (advantageous)
• Must hold a valid VIC Drivers Licence

For more information, please see the attached Position Description: Engineer Scientist.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: Sunday 15^th June at 11:55pm AEST