Water Network Technician (Melbourne)

Aqua Analytics; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Travel allowance

Small team

Tech access

PD & training

Phone allowance

Job summary

Aqua Analytics in Melbourne is seeking a Water Network Technician to conduct acoustic leak detection surveys, install and maintain IoT monitoring devices, and deliver water loss reduction projects.

You’ll work in the field with NZ utility clients, travel required, and be the face of the company on-site. This role offers strong on-site collaboration and direct exposure to cutting-edge water network technology.

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of water distribution networks.
• Experience in acoustic leak detection or strong technical foundation.
• Willingness to travel and work in a small team.
• Professional presence on client sites; able to lead discussions.
• Legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Water networks

Acoustic leak detection

IoT monitoring

GIS tools

Field platforms

Tools

IoT devices

GIS software

Survey platforms

Job description

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Water Network Technician (Melbourne)

View All Opportunities Important Information 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 Victorian utility clients. Some of the work is local, some requires travel. Work Location: Melbourne, VIC Work Type: Full Time Submit Application

The Role

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.

Day to day, you’ll be:

• 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.