Water Network Technician (Melbourne)

Aqua Analytics; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua Analytics is seeking a field-focused professional to conduct acoustic leak detection surveys and deploy IoT monitoring on water networks. You’ll work with NZ utility clients, travel as required, and be the face of the company on-site.

Role involves reporting defects, optimizing DMAs, and coordinating delivery while maintaining HSEQ compliance using digital tools. Some projects may occur across the Tasman.

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of water distribution networks.
• Experience in acoustic leak detection or a strong technical foundation.
• Ability to work in a small team and contribute to outcomes.
• Professional, reliable client-site presence and ability to lead discussions.
• Willingness to travel and be away from home when required.
• Familiarity with smart water/IoT devices is a plus.
• Owns their work and works with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Undertake acoustic leak detection surveys across pressurised water networks.
• Install and maintain IoT monitoring devices on water and wastewater pipelines.
• Report network defects using field platforms, GIS tools, and management systems.
• Establish and optimise DMAs through night flow analysis and boundary verifications.
• Support project planning, documentation and delivery coordination.
• Manage your own HSEQ compliance using digital tools.
• Work directly with clients and represent the company on-site.

Skills

Acoustic leak detection

Water distribution knowledge

Field instrumentation

Travel readiness

Client facing

Tools

GIS tools

Works management systems

Digital compliance tools

Job description

You'll spend most of your time in the field conducting acoustic leak detection surveys, deploying monitoring equipment, and delivering comprehensive, impactful water loss reduction projects for our NZ utility clients. Some of the work is local, some requires travel.

The Role

• Undertaking acoustic leak detection surveys across pressurised water networks using the latest technologies from leading global brands

• Installing and maintaining IoT monitoring devices on water and wastewater pipelines to help clients better manage their assets

• Reporting network defects to clients using our field platforms, GIS tools, and works management systems

• Establishing and optimising District Metered Areas (DMAs) through minimum night flow analysis, boundary valve verification, and high-usage customer investigations

• Supporting project planning, documentation, and delivery coordination

• Managing your own HSEQ compliance in the field using digital compliance tools

• Working directly with clients, you'll be the face of the company on-site

There's also the opportunity to work on projects across the Tasman from time to time; meet your colleagues, experience somewhere new, and contribute to the wider business.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on knowledge of water distribution networks and how they operate

• Experience in acoustic leak detection, or a strong technical foundation with a genuine willingness to learn

• Comfortable working in a small team where everyone contributes to exceptional outcomes

• A professional, reliable presence on client sites; comfortable leading discussions with operators, engineers, and senior management alike

• Happy to travel and spend time away from home when work requires it

• Familiarity with smart water / IoT devices is a plus, not a prerequisite

• Someone who takes ownership of their work and doesn't need to be managed closely

What You Get

• Competitive salary

• Per diem (travel allowance) provided when you're away from home

• A small, direct team with no layers of middle management

• Access to the latest leak detection and monitoring technology, and purpose-built software to help you manage and deliver your work

• Funded professional development, specialist training, a phone allowance, and a genuine path to grow with the business as our NZ operation scales

• Work that actually matters, every leak you find is water back in the network for future generations!

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.