Who we are

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

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, and our catchments. 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, 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.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit multiple roles due to growth of the new Resource Recovery and Recycle Complex (RRRC) asset at the Western Treatment Plant (WTP). With the main function being prepare for the safe and effective operation of WTP’s new primary sewerage treatment processes.

Our Operators are accountable for the safe, efficient and compliant management of WTP’s primary sewerage treatment processes. These positions will ensure that the treatment systems function in accordance with regulatory and environmental standards while upholding plant reliability, safety and overall performance.

• Operate, monitor and maintain all aspects of the primary treatment process including screening, grit removal, sedimentation tanks, sludge thickening & digestion, gas storage, polymer feed and all associated ancillary equipment.
• Conduct regular plant visual inspections and monitor system performance through SCADA, instrumentation and manual checks.
• Carry out routine duties/inspections of complex equipment including large pumps and motors and recording of asset conditions to ensure safety controls are being followed.
• Investigate operational and reliability issues and work with Senior Operators/Manager to  implement solutions.
• Ensure successful deliveries of various chemicals (including unloading products to various holding tanks and alike), managing deliveries and isolations.
• Collaborate with Melbourne Water’s maintenance contractors to allow preventative and corrective maintenance to occur in a safe and efficient manner while meeting production objectives.
• Maintain accurate logs, operational records and compliance documentation.
• Assist in the development and review of standard operating procedures and standard isolation procedures.
• Participate in an availability roster and/or shift work rosters

For more information, please refer to the attached Position Description

About you:

• Experience with the operation of any water, wastewater (primary treatment experience would be highly regarded) or manufacturing plant.
• A Certificate III or greater in Water/Wastewater Operations and/or relevant trade qualification
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills with an electrical knowledge and understanding would also be desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, SCADA systems and operational manuals would be desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work constructively in a team environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills and confident use of MS office products
• A Criminal Records Check, Pre employment health assessment, AusCheck alongside a Victorian Driver’s License are required for this role.

The role requires the individual to develop and apply techniques and knowledge learnt during training and on the job experience. This role is deemed a qualified Operator, able to operate the plant independently, undertake isolations and issue isolation permits etc.

Why join us:

At Melbourne Water, we care deeply about water and the life it sustains. 

Our team is inspired by passion and purpose, with an unwavering commitment to safety. We are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We don’t just talk about flexible working - we live it. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning flows through 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, Neurodivergent 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 passionate about public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive your 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: Monday 18^th May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST

As an operator of critical infrastructure, Melbourne Water is required to determine what roles are critical under the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SoCI) Act 2018. The role you are being offered is deemed SOCI critical, you will be required to undertake an AusCheck background check. Your commencement in a SOCI critical role will be dependent on successfully submitting an AusCheck application and attending an in-person ID Verification with a member of the Melbourne Water People & Transformation team. Your probation will be dependent on the satisfactory outcome of a background check via AusCheck.   

The AusCheck process is outlined clearly in this presentation provided by AusCheck CI Critical Worker: Getting Started Guide | Rise 360 (articulate.com). Details on obtaining an AusCheck background check will be provided by Melbourne Water People & Transformation Team prior to the commencement of your employment.