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

Reporting to the Manager Sewerage Transfer Operations and Integration, you will monitor, control and optimise network flows to keep the sewerage transfer system operating safely and reliably. As you follow established procedures and work closely with maintenance and capital project partners, you will strengthen your SCADA and fault analysis skills and contribute to improvement projects that deliver real‑world results. You will be part of a team that values safety, collaboration and growth, giving you a clear path to deepen your technical and operational capability.

 

• Monitor and adjust network flows in line with regulatory, risk and operational limits, including during wet weather events and treatment plant constraints.
• Use SCADA to diagnose network issues, trend alarms and reduce repeat alerts across the system.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with service partners, including access approvals and technician call in and call out.
• Review procedures, recommend improvements and support minor capital or IT application upgrades that enhance team performance.
• Support safety, emergency and security management activities and contribute to incident response when required.
• Obtain AusCheck Clearance. (please see important information below*)

 

About you

 

You are calm under pressure and motivated by purpose. You enjoy systems thinking and you like seeing your actions keep a city running. You bring solid technical aptitude, strong situational awareness and a collaborative style.

 

We would love to see

• Tertial qualifications or water operations background in mechanical, electrical or process engineering disciplines, or equivalent capability.
• Experience operating transfer or distribution networks, control room operations or large plant and equipment or a strong aptitude and willingness to learn
• Working understanding or experience in control system, SCADA and/or Operational Technology capability to support network monitoring, control and analysis.
• Ability to work systematically, manage competing priorities and communicate clearly with people from diverse backgrounds.
• A strong commitment to safety and following set procedures.

 

For more information, please review the attached position description:  Position Description - Sewerage Transfer Control Room Operator.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: 17^th March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST

*Important Information

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. The role of Sewerage Transfer Control Operator is deemed critical and the preferred applicant will be asked to undertake an AusCheck.