Reliability Specialist

Job Number:

979744

Work type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Winneke Office

Categories:

Engineering, Operations and Maintenance

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:

Do you thrive when solving complex problems while collaborating with a diverse team of subject matter experts?

Melbourne Water is seeking a self-driven and innovative Reliability Specialist to make a positive contribution to the lives of Melburnians by identifying and implementing reliability initiatives across Melbourne's water network. The role will work closely with experts from across the business including Operations, Maintenance and Asset Management teams. You will also have the opportunity to work on world-class Water Treatment Plants as well as pristine Catchments and Reservoirs in some of Melbourne's most beautiful locations.

Reporting to the Manager Maintenance you will you will develop and implement innovative solutions to optimize asset performance, minimize downtime, and reduce maintenance costs while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and environmental standards. This full time role is based from our Preston or Winneke sites.

For more information please review the Position Description: Position Description-Reliability

• You have strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to critically explore and analyse solution options and evaluate consequences of different risk scenarios and implement appropriate cost-effective risk management techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of reliability techniques, processes, tools and systems with the capability to utilise reliability best practice; (RCA, RCM etc)
• You have the ability to provide a high level of customer service, and contribute to a constructive, positive and supportive team environment.
• Excellent organisational skills including negotiation, written and communication skills, and an ability to balance priorities
• Experience with Maximo, SCADA, MS Office and other IT asset based systems.
• A relevant tertiary degree (Engineering, asset or maintenance management, or similar) OR Trade Certificate, and industry experience.

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, LGBTIQA+ 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.

Click the '' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

Advertised:

20 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Closing:

03 Sep :55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time