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Our organisation

We exist to deliver reliable, high-quality water, wastewater and waste recovery services to ensure the economy and liveability of the central Gippsland region.

We are focused on:

• Maintaining affordable quality water and wastewater services for our customers
• Our sustainable future and future of the region
• Continuing to strengthen the important role we play in our local communities.

There are many benefits in working for us, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Work variety
• A positive environment
• Work/life balance, with the opportunity to negotiate flexible working arrangements.

We focus on building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation.

Our reward and recognition framework has been developed to support a constructive culture and is focused on consistently recognising and encouraging the demonstration of our values as well as outstanding performance.

We do truly meaningful work within a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

The role

The Control Systems Engineer will provide specialist analysis, technical and support services associated with the automation of treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs and other process infrastructure. The role will proactively identify new opportunities to leverage existing and emerging technologies to deliver ongoing improvements and efficiencies while implementing, enhancing and developing Operational Technology systems, ensuring quality, improved security posture and uninterrupted service.

The position will provide specialist technical services associated with the automation and telemetry technology and projects for Gippsland Water’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) infrastructure including review and improvement of those technologies to deliver on Gippsland Water’s commitment to digital and broader business transformation objectives.

What you’ll bring

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Victoria or eligible within 12 months.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high level customer focused technical advice.
• An advanced understanding of the application of modern software and hardware of control equipment and systems.
• A sound understanding of the needs for real time and historical data to optimise operations and decision making.
• High level interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain sound working relationships.
• Highly developed project management skills and the ability to manage contracts.
• Demonstrated analytical, critical and lateral thinking ability with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and troubleshoot in a technical environment.

Freedom

We offer a variety of flexible arrangements to suit our employees’ varied needs and the business, including purchased leave, varied start and finish times, working from alternative locations and accrued days off. We understand that Gippsland Water and our customers benefit from enabling our employees to achieve balance in work and life.

How to apply

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Jeremy Dyer, Control Systems Lead on 0439 984 758.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received.

Before applying, we encourage you to read the position description and reach out to have a conversation.

If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria along with a copy of your current resume.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.

Further information: A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers