Operator, Treatment

Greater Western Water; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

16-week parental leave

Monthly work life balance day off

Income protection and salary continu"

Health insurance deals

Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms

Job summary

Greater Western Water is seeking a hands-on Wastewater Treatment Operator based at the Melton Recycled Water Plant. You will monitor and optimise treatment processes, use SCADA systems, conduct sampling and testing, and support maintenance and improvement projects to protect public health and the environment.

Join a collaborative team across the Southern Recycled Water Operations, with safety as a core value and opportunities to develop skills in modern treatment technologies and regulatory

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment Operations required or equivalent experience.
• Current Driver's Licence and Forklift Licence highly desirable.
• Proactive safety mindset with ability to follow procedures and control risks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment processes to deliver safe, reliable and compliant services.
• Use SCADA and operational systems to monitor plant performance, identify issues and respond to alarms.
• Conduct inspections, sampling and testing activities to support treatment performance and regulatory compliance.
• Support maintenance, shutdown and improvement activities with engineers and contractors to maintain asset reliability.
• Promote a safe working culture and participate in after-hours on-call roster as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III in Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment Operations

Driver's Licence

Forklift Licence

Tools

SCADA

Data systems

Job description

• Grow your wastewater operations skills while working with modern treatment technologies and solving real operational challenges.

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.

• 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

The opportunity

Join our Southern Recycled Water Operations team and play a vital role in delivering essential wastewater and recycled water services to our growing communities. Based at the Melton Recycled Water Plant, you'll be part of a supportive and experienced team responsible for operating and maintaining critical infrastructure that protects public health and the environment.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll monitor and optimise treatment processes, use SCADA and operational technologies to track plant performance, investigate and resolve operational issues, undertake sampling and testing activities, and support maintenance and improvement projects across the site.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment processes to deliver safe, reliable and compliant services to the community.
• Use SCADA and operational systems to monitor plant performance, identify issues and respond to alarms and operational risks.
• Conduct inspections, sampling and testing activities to support treatment performance, water quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Support maintenance, shutdown and improvement activities, working closely with operators, engineers and contractors to maintain asset reliability.
• Promote a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, managing risks and contributing to continuous activities and participate in a shared after-hours on-call roster, following training and onboarding (typically after 3 months

Skills & Experience

• Certificate III in Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment Operations, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in treatment plant operations, with strong digital literacy and confidence using SCADA, operational technology and data systems to support safe and reliable plant performance.
• Understanding of safety in operations, dynamic risk awareness, and confined space requirements.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills with a proactive approach to safety and problem-solving.
• Current Driver's Licence and Forklift Licence and ability to participate in rostered after-hours work.

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.

Applications close: Wednesday, 30 September 2026

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