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 Asset Knowledge & Technology, Strategic Planning, this is a pivotal role within the Asset Knowledge & Technology team. As the Senior Strategist Operational Technology you will be responsible for:

• Development of multiyear roadmaps of business capability aligned with MW prioritised strategic needs, including process control systems, industrial networks, OT security, telemetry, SCADA, IoT, historian, CCTV and BACID systems (with inputs from others on application and cyber-security performance and upgrade requirements).
• Modelling and analysis for long term OT asset renewal scenarios (with inputs from others on asset performance and management strategies).
• Preparing the digital component (eg. SCADA, historian, IoT, CCTV applications) of the annual capital works program that aligns with the business capability roadmap.
• Developing long term investment plans that inform capital prioritisation and pricing submissions for OT improvements and asset renewals.
• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic advice into development of future technical standards.
• Writing and gaining approval for business cases (BNIs) identified in the annual  capital works program for OT application improvements and major upgrades.

For more information please review the Role Mandate:  Role Mandate - Senior Strategist Operational Technology.pdf

About you:

• Significant experience in SCADA, process control systems and industrial network planning, design and/or implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, develop, communicate and implement technology strategy, plans and processes for a broad range of stakeholders
• Tertiary degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Victorian Engineering Registration under the electrical discipline or qualification that would allow for this registration is preferred. 
• Experience in the successful implementation of business change activities
• Valid Victorian Driver’s license
• Ability to pass both an AusCheck and criminal record check

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: Wednesday 19^th February 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

The Security of Critical Infrastructure (SoCI) Act 2018 requires Melbourne Water, as an operator of critical infrastructure, to prepare a Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP), which has been undertaken and managed by the Security and Emergency Management Team.

Melbourne Water are required to assess roles across Melbourne Water to determine what roles are critical under the Act. All employees working in a role deemed SOCI critical will require additional background checks via AusCheck.  This role is deemed critical, and the preferred applicant will be asked to undertake an AusCheck.

The AusCheck process is outlined clearly in this presentation provided by AusCheck CI Critical Worker:Getting Started Guide | Rise 360 (articulate.com). This guide steps through each of the below steps in detail.