Officer, Operations Integration

Greater Western Water Limited; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

16-week parental leave

Work Life Balance Days

Balance of on-site and WFH

Income protection and salary continu—

Job summary

Greater Western Water Limited is offering two permanent full-time roles based in Footscray and other GWW sites. The Officer, Operations Integration will influence capital projects from design through handover, gaining deep operational understanding of assets, systems and needs while ensuring safe, operable infrastructure.

Roles suit seasoned operators or technical specialists with curiosity and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Operational knowledge of water and/or wastewater treatment processes and infrastructure.
• Experience in commissioning, operational integration, asset handover or operational readiness activities.
• Ability to review technical documentation, designs, risk assessments and operational procedures.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working with contractors, operators and project teams.
• Understanding of operational safety, compliance and permit‑to‑work systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational input into the planning, design and delivery of new water and wastewater assets.
• Review project documentation, designs, risk assessments and commissioning plans to ensure operational requirements are met.
• Participate in HAZOP, CHAIR and project review activities, representing operational perspectives.
• Support and oversee commissioning activities, monitoring asset performance and identifying operational risks.
• Develop operating procedures, work instructions and training materials for new assets.
• Coordinate operational handovers, outages and cutovers to support seamless integration into business-as-usual operations.
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer activities to operational teams.

Skills

Operational water/wastewater knowhow

Commissioning/operational readiness

Documentation review

Stakeholder engagement

Safety & permits

SCADA/OT familiarity

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate IV in Water Operations

Engineering qualification

Trade qualification

Tools

SCADA/OT systems

Job description

• X2 Perm. full-time opportunities | Base location Footscray + GWW operational sites


• Be the operational expert influencing major capital projects from design through to handover


• Salary: $111,232 + 12% super + tool of trade vehicle + mobile phone

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.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)


• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement


• Eligible full-time employees may access additional Work Life Balance Days, subject to eligibility criteria, helping you prioritise wellbeing and flexibility.


• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH


• 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

We currently have X2 permanent full-time opportunities available, with one role supporting Water Operations and the other supporting Sewer Operations. Candidates with experience in either discipline are encouraged to apply and indicate their area of preference. As an Officer, Operations Integration, you'll work across the project lifecycle, building a deep understanding of our assets, systems and operational needs while providing practical input into planning, design, commissioning and handover activities. Working alongside project teams, operators, contractors and technical specialists, you'll learn how assets are operated and maintained in practice, helping ensure new infrastructure is safe, operable and fit for purpose before transitioning into operational ownership. This role is ideal for an experienced senior operator or technical specialist who is curious, enjoys learning, and wants to broaden their understanding of treatment plants, networks and operational systems. You'll develop the knowledge and relationships needed to become a trusted operational voice within projects, helping bridge the gap between project delivery and day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational input into the planning, design and delivery of new water and wastewater assets.


• Review project documentation, designs, risk assessments and commissioning plans to ensure operational requirements are met.


• Participate in HAZOP, CHAIR and project review activities, representing operational perspectives.


• Support and oversee commissioning activities, monitoring asset performance and identifying operational risks.


• Develop operating procedures, work instructions and training materials for new assets.


• Coordinate operational handovers, outages and cutovers to support seamless integration into business-as-usual operations.


• Deliver training and knowledge transfer activities to operational teams.

Skills & Experience

• Operational knowledge of water and/or wastewater treatment processes and infrastructure.


• Experience in commissioning, operational integration, asset handover or operational readiness activities.


• Ability to review technical documentation, designs, risk assessments and operational procedures.


• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working with contractors, operators and project teams.


• Understanding of operational safety, compliance and permit‑to‑work systems.


• Ability to balance competing priorities and provide practical operational solutions.


• Familiarity with SCADA, OT systems and control systems.


• Certificate IV in Water Operations, Trade Qualification, Engineering qualification, or equivalent operational experience (Highly regarded).


• Valid Australian drivers licence (required)

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: Sunday, 8 November 2026.