Who we are

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

At Melbourne Water, we're more than just a utility provider, we're the guardians of Melbourne's essential water and environmental resources.  Our work is not just a job; it's a vital contribution to Melbourne's renowned lifestyle.  More than 4.2 million people across Victoria rely on us every day for the supply of safe and reliable water to their homes and businesses.  We employ more than 1,200 people across Victoria who are committed to delivering for our customers and community, today, tomorrow and for generations to come.​

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and transformational senior leader to join the Service Delivery team at Melbourne Water. Reporting to the Executive General Manager Service Delivery, the Head of Western Treatment Plant & Sewer Transfer (WTP & ST) is accountable for the delivery, maintenance and operations of the sewerage treatment plant that processes 60% of greater Melbourne’s sewerage, the subsequent recycled water system and the wholesale sewer transfer network.

• Responsible for strategy and leadership of the WTP & ST teams ensuring optimisation of resources, operational reliability, protection of biodiversity and efficiency of delivery.
• Influencing across industry and regulators to ensure the best outcomes for Melbourne Water customers.
• Oversight of WTP & ST’s Emergency Response and Management Plans to meet legislative requirements.
• Responsible for achieving Service Delivery’s Productivity, Financial and Customer Service targets.
• Oversight of management systems (Quality, Environment, HACCP and Safety), ensuring compliance with EPA licence requirements.
• Standardisation and adoption of best in class contemporary and continuous improvement approaches, including the transformation to a more digital future.
• Working across Melbourne Water’s Senior Leadership Group to ensure sustainable and innovative future asset plans and budgets.
• Embed Risk Management and Safety Leadership culture.

For more information please review the Role Mandate:  Role Mandate - Head of Western Treatment Plant Sewerage Transfer.pdf

About you:

• You will have extensive enterprise leadership experience within a commercial corporate environment. Highly desired if within an operational context.
• High energy to take action and drive business results, with the capability for strong on site presence across all sewerage sites and collaboration support across all Melbourne Water sites.
• You will have demonstrated experience as an active Leader to positively drive and inspire a diverse workforce.
• Extensive experience in risk management, environmental management, safety, emergency response, preparedness and recovery.
• You will have exceptional level communication, relationship management, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of the regulatory and commercial aspects associated with wastewater treatment industry.
• Experience with management systems (Quality, Environment, HACCP and Safety).
• Digital innovation leadership experience.
• Relevant tertiary degree with the ability to complete an AusCheck and pass an Australian 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: Sunday 8^th December 2024 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.