Operator, Treatment

Greater Western Water; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A Victorian water corporation is looking for an Operator (Treatment) based in Altona/Melton. The role involves operating and monitoring treatment assets, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Candidates should have a Certificate III in Water or Wastewater Operations and proven experience in plant operations. The position offers ongoing training and a supportive work environment, encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Free onsite parking

Gender neutral parental leave

Monthly work life balance day

Free income protection insurance

Corporate health insurance deals

Wellbeing rooms

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the operation of treatment plants or water/wastewater systems.
• Understanding of safety in operations and confined space requirements.
• Current Driver's Licence with flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor treatment plant assets to ensure compliance.
• Use digital tools to identify and respond to asset performance issues.
• Support sampling, testing, and reporting programs.

Skills

Operation of treatment plants

Digital literacy

Communication skills

Proactive safety approach

Education

Certificate III in Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment Operations

Tools

SCADA systems

CCTV

Data logging tools

Job description

Overview

• Perm. Full-time role | Based in Altona/Melton + GWW sites

• Work with advanced technology - SCADA, IoT, and process systems.

• Salary: $70,673 + 12% super + phone allowance

The opportunity

Join our Southern Recycled Water Operations team as an Operator (Treatment) and play a hands-on role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable wastewater and recycled water services to our customers. You\'ll be responsible for the daily operation and optimisation of treatment assets, ensuring performance, safety, and compliance across our network.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your technical expertise while contributing to circular economy outcomes and the protection of our environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor treatment plant assets and systems to ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety standards.
• Use SCADA, IoT, CCTV, and other digital tools to identify and respond to asset performance issues and operational trends.
• Support sampling, testing, and reporting programs to maintain water and wastewater quality.
• Issue and manage work orders, isolations, permits, and inductions for internal and external maintenance teams.
• Participate in system changes, outages, and upgrades, ensuring safe and efficient coordination across teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying process efficiencies and sharing insights from operational experience.
• Be part of the after-hours roster, supporting emergency and contingency response plans.

Skills & Experience

• Certificate III in Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment Operations, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in the operation of treatment plants and/or water or wastewater systems. Digital literacy, including experience with SCADA systems, operational technology, and data logging tools.
• Understanding of safety in operations, dynamic risk awareness, and confined space requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive approach to safety and problem-solving.
• Current Driver\'s Licence, with flexibility to travel and participate in rostered after-hours work.

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

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.

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.

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.

EEO and application guidance

We are seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required. If you don\'t meet every requirement, but you\'re excited about the role, we encourage you to apply.