Senior Engineer, Process

• Perm. Full-time role | Based in Melton/Altona + GWW sites
• Optimise recycled water and wastewater system performance.
• Salary: $125, % super

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. Click here to learn more

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
Join our Southern Recycled Water Operations team as a Senior Process Engineer, where you'll provide technical expertise to optimise the performance of wastewater and recycled water systems. You'll play a critical role in ensuring reliable, safe, and sustainable treatment operations that protect our communities and environment - helping advance our circular economy goals.

In this role, you'll combine data-driven analysis, process engineering insight, and operational leadership to enhance asset performance, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen our culture of safety, compliance, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse operational performance, dashboards, and compliance thresholds to improve plant efficiency and reliability.
• Identify and respond to process anomalies, escalating issues and supporting operational response to minimise impact.
• Lead and support process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives across wastewater and recycled water systems.
• Oversee and deliver research and development projects, trials, and operational improvement programs.
• Provide safety leadership in operations and process design, applying HAZOP/HACCP methodologies and risk control frameworks.
• Collaborate across teams, consultants, and regulatory partners to ensure compliance, quality outcomes, and innovation in service delivery.
• Contribute to proactive HSEQ culture and continuous improvement in alignment with our 2030 vision – Thriving People and Country.

Skills & Experience

• Degree-qualified in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental or Civil Engineering, with strong experience in water or wastewater treatment.
• Demonstrated experience in process engineering, optimisation, and application of industry codes, standards, and legislative frameworks.
• Skilled in program and project management, with ability to manage and guide consultants and technical investigations.
• High digital literacy across systems such as SCADA, BI dashboards, GIS, and Asset Management platforms.
• Strong communicator and collaborator with the ability to influence and build relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Committed to innovation, safety, and sustainable operations.
• Current Driver's Licence, with ability to travel and participate in afterhours roster as required.
• White Card (Highly desirable)

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.

Please 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. As such, the successful candidate will also be required to undergo additional security clearance checks in line with legislative obligations.

Applications close:
Thursday, 23 October 2025