About the role

• Senior technical role embedded in live operations
• Create a legacy through strong operational performance and circular economy outcomes
• Flexible and supportive working options and team culture

Imagine applying your technical judgement where it truly matters, helping a critical operating plant run at its best while solving meaningful engineering challenges every day.

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in taking a wastewater and waste-to-energy facility from transition into full operational maturity, applying your expertise to strengthen reliability, safety and day-to-day performance from day one.

You’ll work across biological treatment, digestion and biogas-to-energy systems, using data, modelling and operational insight to improve plant outcomes over time.

You’ll directly shape compliance outcomes, energy efficiency and resource recovery while setting a new benchmark for operational excellence.

As a senior technical engineer within Operations, you’ll lead improvement initiatives, resolve key process issues and turn performance data into clear, practical actions that support better operation and maintenance of the plant.

From biogas production to SCADA-based performance monitoring, your expertise will support operators and leaders to get the best out of the plant. You’ll also help strengthen mature operational practices through standardised procedures and robust gas and process safety frameworks.

• Position Description

About you

Tertiary qualified, you’re a senior treatment or process engineer, or similar, with strong operational experience and a passion for optimisation.

With a systems-thinking mindset grounded in operations, you combine engineering fundamentals, plant knowledge and data to solve real-world problems. You’re comfortable making sound technical decisions in live environments and balancing safety, risk and performance with confidence.

Known for your clarity, credibility and practical approach, you work effectively with operators, maintenance teams, contractors and technical specialists, and help build capability across teams.

Drawing on your qualifications in chemical or process engineering, you’re motivated by the opportunity to contribute to sustainability, emissions reduction and circular economy outcomes in a technically demanding environment.

About us

Barwon Water is Victoria's largest regional urban water corporation, with more than 110 years’ experience in delivering world-class water, sewerage and recycled water services to our customers and community. More than just taps and toilets, we’re a pivotal player in the region’s ongoing social, economic and environmental prosperity.

We care about where we live and work, and we’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team.

Why join us?

At Barwon Water, we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.

Our work requires more than engineering and scientific solutions, it requires hands-on operational leadership, meaningful engagement with our communities, and a commitment to learn from the tens of thousands of years of knowledge and insights of Traditional Custodians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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Does this opportunity sound like it might be a good fit for you?

Ready to apply? Submit your cover letter and resume now.

We lead. We learn. We deliver. We care about a better future.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at recruitment@barwonwater.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.