AddressWho we are
In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.
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 almost 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 Manager ETP Process Improvement, this is a pivotal role within Melbourne Water’s Eastern Treatment Plant. As the Project Engineer you will be responsible for facilitating capital works and ensuring seamless project coordination as the Melbourne Water ETP operations representative. You will support a variety of projects, from large-scale capital endeavours to medium and small projects. Your technical expertise and understanding of process plant operations will be vital in connecting the right people on-site and ensuring the successful execution of each project.
- Stakeholder representation for capital projects, ensuring that the works meet the required functional and operational deliverables whilst minimizing whole of life costs to the business.
- Comprehensive technical review input for capital projects at ETP. This input will run from the early concept design through detailed design and then to construction, commissioning and integration.
- Provide interface between the project and operations teams, linking ETP technical knowledge to the projects.
- Influence across multiple groups to produce optimal design and delivery outcomes for ETP, Melbourne Water and customers.
For more information, please see the attached PD: MW0812_-_Position_Description_-_Project_Engineer_.pdf
Salary: MW EA Level 7 starting at $105,602
About you:
- Possess technical expertise in the design or operation of complex continuous processing environments, including electrical, mechanical, process, and control systems.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality reports, effectively present written and oral responses to queries, and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational and coordination skills
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, preferably chemical or mechanical engineering
- Willing to undergo a Criminal Records Check, medical assessment, and security background check through AusCheck (this role is deemed critical under the SoCI ACT). Further information below*
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. We support our people to achieve their potential by providing the freedom and flexibility to learn, explore and be true to themselves.
Our culture is underpinned by the values and behaviours that help us work together, to deliver on our strategy today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. It embodies our unwavering commitment to three values that define us: Make it count, Dive in, and Do what's right.
At Melbourne Water, 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. We foster innovative and sustainable work practices.
We offer a range of employee benefits that will make your experience at Melbourne Water rewarding, both personally and professionally.
Melbourne Water’s long standing commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, with an evolved focus on Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.
Research shows that many people apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while others apply only when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see 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 16th June 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 Project Engineer 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.
