Lead Operator

5 days ago


Melbourne, Australia Melbourne Water Full time

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 backyard 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 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

The Eastern Treatment Plant is one of the most advanced wastewater treatment plants in the world, treating % of the flow to Class A recycled water providing a high quality product for agriculture, third pipe and industrial customers. The plant involves complex mechanical and electrical plant including advanced tertiary treatment and on site power generation from biogas and solar.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, ETP Operations, this is a pivotal leadership role within the ETP Operations team. As the Lead Operator - Day Operations you will be responsible for providing practical hands-on operational expertise into planned works and system augmentations. This will be achieved through:

Participate in key works planning meetings and review processes, providing operational input into the works program, outage planning, advising of simultaneous operations risks and resourcing requirements Co-ordinate commissioning of new plant and equipment, contractors’ permits and isolations and ensure safe operating procedures are followed and the site continues to operate with the Operating envelope. Provide emergency response to system failures, identifying cause and effect, ensuring prompt recovery of operations. Develop the capability of all team members focusing on performance & system optimization Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

For more information please review the Position Description:

About you:

Proven leadership experience Ability to make decisions and remain focused in a rigorous technical environment. A Diploma in engineering or science, or, relevant equivalent experience in treatment, &/or maintenance processes (minimum 3 years) Experience working in a complex process plant environment Excellent level of oral and written communication skills. Highly developed organisational and time management skills. Cert III in Water Operations or Trade certificate would be desirable

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.

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.


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