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 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

Join a team that values problem solving, collaboration and professional growth. You will work with experts across the organisation to influence key investment decisions and see the impact of your work on service reliability and long-term asset performance. Reporting to the Manager Service Programs Energy and Electrical, you will help plan and develop Melbourne Water’s Energy and Electrical service portfolio, ensuring programs are optimised to meet service outcomes and long-term asset needs. This role strengthens your technical, strategic and leadership capability within a supportive workplace where your contribution matters

In this role you will:

• Translate Service Master Plans into system level technical objectives and maintain Asset Management Plans.
• Lead the development of capital and non‑asset investment programs, including BNIs and Allocations, to support pricing submissions and delivery of approved works.
• Set program performance objectives and work with teams across the business to monitor, assess and improve performance.
• Provide technical judgement to prioritise investment across maintenance, renewals and major interventions, while supporting reviews of service risk profiles and contributing to the annual Service Capability Report.
• Act as a subject matter expert for the Energy and Electrical portfolio by advising on risks, issues and assessments, and applying asset management processes to support continuous improvement within policy guidelines.

About You

You are a technically strong planner and qualified Electrical Engineer who enjoys using data, judgement and collaboration to solve complex problems. You understand how asset planning influences customer outcomes and long-term service performance.

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in electrical engineering and professional registration.  
• Strong experience in service planning or asset management, including risk assessment and program or project management.
• Ability to evaluate complex options and provide sound technical recommendations.
• Financial acumen suitable for planning large scale infrastructure investments.
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence providing technical leadership across programs and contributing to decision making.

For more information, please review the attached position description: Specialist Asset Planner (Energy & Electrical).pdf

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, 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 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: 4^th March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST