Field & IoT Leak Detection Lead (Sydney)

Aqua Analytics; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Per diem travel allowance

Direct, small team

Latest leak detection & monitoringTech

Professional development & training

Phone allowance

NZ operation growth path

Job summary

Aqua Analytics in Sydney is seeking a Project Team Lead to oversee acoustic leak detection surveys and field operations. You will coordinate fieldwork, deploy monitoring equipment, and lead water loss reduction projects for NSW utility and council clients.

You’ll split time between the field and office, travel as needed, and represent the company on-site, driving safety, quality, and timely delivery of projects.

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of water distribution networks.
• Experience in acoustic leak detection or strong technical foundation.
• Willingness to travel and spend time away from home.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acoustic leak detection surveys on pressurised water networks.
• Install and maintain IoT monitoring devices on pipelines.
• Report network defects using field platforms and GIS tools.
• Establish and optimise DMAs through night flow analysis and valve verification.
• Support project planning, documentation, and delivery coordination.
• Be the client-facing on-site representative and ensure HSEQ compliance.

Skills

Acoustic leak detection

Water networks knowledge

IoT monitoring

Client-facing

Travel willingness

Ownership mindset

HSEQ compliance

Tools

GIS tools

Field platforms

Works management systems

Job description

Aqua Analytics in Sydney is seeking a Project Team Lead to oversee acoustic leak detection surveys and field operations. You will coordinate fieldwork, deploy monitoring equipment, and lead water loss reduction projects for NSW utility and council clients.

You’ll split time between the field and office, travel as needed, and represent the company on-site, driving safety, quality, and timely delivery of projects.