Our organisation

We take pride in partnering with the community in providing quality water and waste services so we can enjoy a healthy and sustainable Gippsland for generations to come.

Our people are our most important asset. They help us achieve successful outcomes for our customers, community and environment.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Embracing diversity helps us understand and engage better with the people and communities we work in. Creating an environment that encourages everyone to fully contribute and reach their full potential is part of what makes it great to work here. We aim to be as diverse and vibrant as our community. We embrace different perspectives and support all our people to achieve fulfilling careers and work-life balance.

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

The role

The Manager Major Systems is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager with exceptional technical skills to provide strategic leadership and asset management expertise to Gippsland Water’s major bulk water and bulk waste collection facilities and systems to ensure that all business, environmental and regulatory obligations are met.

This position plays a key role in ensuring the day-to-day and long-term operation and management of critical assets. This includes but is not limited to, dam infrastructure, mini hydroelectric and generation, major water transfer systems as well as large-scale wastewater collection/transfer networks (both pipeline and gravity systems) serving the Latrobe Valley’s communities and industries.

What you’ll bring

Engineering expertise with real-world impact – Hold a degree in Engineering or a related field, or bring significant hands-on experience. Additional qualifications in science or technical fields will make you stand out even more.

Lead from the front – You’ve successfully led high-performing teams and know how to bring out the best in people while driving results in fast-paced, complex environments.

Infrastructure insight with a future focus – You bring proven experience working with large-scale infrastructure, ideally in water and wastewater systems. Your background spans planning, design, delivery, and maintenance of civil, mechanical, or electrical assets—and you’re always looking to the future with an eye on emerging technologies that optimise performance and sustainability

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 Chris Wood, General Manager Operations on 0427 835 831.

Applications close on Sunday 15 June 2025.

Before applying for the position applicants should read the position description and included selection criteria.

All applicants need to provide a statement addressing all selection criteria along with a copy of your current resume to be considered for this position.

Please note that if you do not fully address the selection criteria you may be excluded from being shortlisted for further progression in the recruitment process.

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 or by contacting Recruitment on 03 5177 4709.