About the Role

The Eastern Treatment Plant (ETP) Operations team currently has a full-time, permanent Senior Operator role based at our ETP in Bangholme. This role reports to the Lead Operator – Day Operations and will be responsible for monitoring plant performance, ensuring a safe environment for capital and maintenance works, and overseeing plant operations to ensure compliance with Melbourne Water, legislative, and EPA requirements.

A key part of this role involves the safe isolation of assets and equipment to enable capital works and maintenance activities to proceed without risk. You will also manage priorities and enhance team performance, all while maintaining expertise in ETP processes and SCADA (PCS7) systems.

In addition to overseeing day-to-day operations, this position will play a critical role in supporting large-scale capital projects over the coming years, including involvement in complex isolations and high-voltage operations to ensure safety and compliance during major works. You will actively participate in technical workshops and contribute to planning and execution within Melbourne Water’s large-scale capital investment program, helping shape the future of our infrastructure while maintaining operational excellence.

For more information please review the Position Description:  Position Description - Senior Operator.pdf

About you:

• Strong practical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Confident decision-making and the ability to remain focused in a rigorous technical environment, including under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detailed understanding of the wastewater treatment process, assets, and equipment.
• Experience in handling operational emergencies and responding effectively.
• Knowledge of management systems and relevant regulatory compliance requirements, such as Dangerous Goods and Major Hazard Facility standards, including the safe handling and storage of hazardous chemicals like liquid chlorine and ozone.
• Ability to manage and contribute to improving team culture and performance.
• Expertise in the use of SCADA systems (PCS7) for monitoring and control.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage (HV) systems, complex isolations, and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures to ensure safety during maintenance and capital works.

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

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

Closing date: Sunday 14^th December 2025 at 11:55pm AEST