Engineer, Process

Overview

Permanent, full-time | Footscray/Sunbury Office + GWW sites + WFH

Use data insights to drive performance, compliance, and innovation

Salary: from $83,607 + 12% super + mobile allowance

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west.

Benefits

- We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
- Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
- Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave
- Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
- Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
- Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
- Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

We’re looking for a Process Engineer to optimise the performance of wastewater and alternative water system assets, ensuring reliable, safe, and sustainable treatment and reuse services for our customers. You’ll play a key role in improving system performance through data-driven analysis, operational optimisation, and continuous improvement projects — all while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

- Analyse operational performance data, dashboards, and forecasts to identify trends, monitor compliance thresholds, and support decision-making.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, including trials, research, and process optimisation projects.
- Drive safe and efficient asset operations, applying sound process engineering principles, HAZOP/HACCP methodologies, and hierarchy of control approaches.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, consultants, and partners to implement improvement programs and deliver quality outcomes.
- Promote a strong safety culture, contributing to our 2030 vision of Thriving People and Country by embedding proactive HSEQ leadership and risk management.
- Support compliance and risk management activities across health, safety, environment, and quality management systems.

Skills & Experience

- Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering, with a focus on water or wastewater treatment.
- Experience in wastewater treatment or process optimisation, with sound knowledge of treatment plant systems, methodologies, and relevant standards.
- Strong analytical and project management skills, with the ability to manage or support consultants and technical projects.
- Proficient in digital systems such as SCADA, BI dashboards, spreadsheets, and management systems (IMS, HACCP, Water Quality).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across office and site-based environments.
- Committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and proactive problem-solving.
- Current driver’s licence and ability to work across operational sites and participate in afterhours roster if required.

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Note: This role has been classified as a Critical Worker under the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act and GWW’s Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program. The successful candidate will also be required to undergo additional security clearance checks in line with legislative obligations.

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