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

As a Specialist Service Planner, reporting to the Manager Service Programs Water Treatment, you will be based in our Docklands office and provide technical leadership, co-ordination and oversight of complex program of technical projects within the Water Treatment service portfolio and Water Quality and Treatment discipline in collaboration with the broader business.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Interpret the drivers and performance measures outlined in the service master plans received from Service Futures concerning water treatment programs.
• Lead development of asset management plans and craft the narrative for technical objectives of Water Treatment Service Portfolio.
• Lead the development of programs of investment to implement required management regimes, including coordination of system resilience risk assessments and feasibility studies to ensure that Treatment Water service is kept strong and resilient into the future.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in support of the business, addressing service portfolio-related risk assessments, research inquiries, or audits. 

For more information please review the Role Mandate:  Role Mandate - Specialist Service Planner (Water Treatment).pdf

About you:

• Excellent analytical skills to interpret technical reports and calculations.
• Self-driven and independent thinker, actively engaging and consistently seeking opportunities for improvement.
• Extensive experience in drinking water treatment plant engineering, with demonstrated expertise in water quality issues related to public health and aesthetics. Skilled in the management, collation, analysis, and interpretation of water quality data.
• Experience in planning and/or asset management, collaborating with external providers and stakeholders. Confident in seeking information from others and fostering positive relationships.
• Coordinated activities with stakeholders, successfully gaining their support and influence.
• Tertiary degree in relevant engineering field.

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 13^th October at 11:55pm AEST