Wastewater Process Engineer

Overview of role:

The Wastewater Process Engineer provides process engineering, operations and technical support to the Bendigo & Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plants (WRP) Major Projects teams to ensure that process designs meet performance, safety, operability, and environmental requirements.

The Major Projects currently in delivery include the Bendigo WRP Solids Handling, Castlemaine WRP and Bendigo WRP upgrades.

Key Responsibilities:

As our Wastewater Process Engineer, you'll be accountable for:

• Provide technical process expertise across design, construction, commissioning, and proving phases to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant wastewater treatment outcomes.

• Contribute to developing technical specifications, tender documentation, and vendor selection for major project procurement activities.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver integrated process designs and seamless project outcomes.

• Support the development of wastewater technical standards, asset sustainability, and smooth transition of new assets into operations.

• Provide process engineering support to operations including input into operational procedures, operational management plans, contingency plans and incident and emergency management.

About you:

• A professionally recognised tertiary engineering qualification, preferably in chemical, environmental engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience in the operation, design and/or commissioning of wastewater treatment infrastructure.

• Experience in optimising WRPs and managing process risk and performance.

• Experience with Quality, Environmental and OH&S Management systems.

• Demonstrated ability to work with technical and operations teams.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a high-performing team environment.

Sound like you? We'd love to hear from you.

Learn more in the position description

Salary:

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 4 $93,548 - $112,895 + superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience. This role is a Fulltime fixed term role of 3 years.

Enquiries:

For further information please contact Jessica Dore on or via email at

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB 28 October 2025.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you'll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We'd love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Jessica Dore on or via email at

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.