Control System

**Job Number**:
979349

**Work type**:
Permanent Full Time

**Location**:
Melbourne - Docklands

**Categories**:
Information Technology, Other

**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, run through a yard 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 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 Project Development Operational Technology Lead, this is a pivotal development and support role within the Operational Technology Team. As the Control Systems & Asset Manager, Project Development, you will be a technical expert, provide technical direction in control systems, and be responsible for:

- Development of renewal projects plans to protect Melbourne Water against outages, breakdowns and ensure business continuity, and then support the delivery of these projects as a SME
- Working collaboratively with Team Leaders, Asset Management Principals and asset management interfaces leads across Melbourne Water to ensure effective end-to-end plan development, prioritization and delivery of programs
- Provide knowledge and support on Operation Technology systems in the event of an incident, support other business areas and service providers in day to day operation, and support the implementation and delivery of maintenance activities
- Analysis of Operational technology systems and performance and provide sound advice and direction for solutions using a risk based approach

Fundamentally our team provides and overseas the industrial control systems and services to all operational facilities. This is to ensure Melbournians have access to clean water and a fully functioning sewerage facility 24/7. We ensure the continuity of this service.

For more information, please review the Position Description: Position Description - Control Systems & Asset Manager Project Development.pdf

**About you**:

- You will be well experienced in whole of life asset management and risk assessment techniques related to large scale infrastructure management.
- You will have experience in the design development and/or maintenance of complex electrical, automation and instrumentation systems.
- You will be adept at developing maintenance regimes and renewal plans that will contribute to investment programs to meet Melbourne Water’s expanding service objectives.
- You will be able to work independently and provide technical solutions and options in an continuously changing environment
- You will have excellent communication skills with both internal and external Melbourne Water nominated service providers.
- You will have the maturity to drive projects and use your technical experience to manage complex works and drive outcomes.
- You must have an Engineering qualification, and are registered on the national engineering register or technically eligible to be registered on the national engineering register. If you are currently not registered we will support you through the process. Eligible for a Critical Infrastructure
- ground check.
- We offer a hybrid working arrangement with 50% days in the office or at site. Noting Melbourne Water has multiple operational sites, you will be required to do 2-3 site visits each month; therefore it is mandatory that you have a Driver’s Licence.

**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.

**How to Apply**:
Closing date: Monday 3rd February 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

**Advertised**:
16 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

**Closing**:
03 Feb 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time