Position overview

• Permanent, Full-Time opportunity
• True hybrid working - work from home and our Mitcham office
• $108,597.89 - $135,329.09 + 12% superannuation

About us
We're on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We're one of Australia's largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria's population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.

Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you'll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.

We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.

The Role
Are you a strategic and collaborative problem-solver who enjoys creating real-world impact? We're looking for a Treatment and Land Planning & Optimisation Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll translate high-level plans into actionable projects and programs, ensuring our operations are resilient, compliant, and responsive to our customers' needs. Your work will directly contribute to how we manage risks and deliver value, all while preparing for future service demands.

This position is perfect for someone who enjoys a dynamic and supportive environment and can balance long-term strategic thinking with hands-on, day-to-day delivery. You'll be instrumental in optimizing our asset management and maintenance programs to ensure we're always running at our best. We're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to grow.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead project initiation and program development, making sure to account for early phase delivery constraints.
• Maintain accurate asset records, including location, condition, and performance data.
• Analyse asset failures and breakdowns to drive continuous improvement and adaptive planning.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring we meet all regulatory and safety requirements.
• Optimise asset performance through proactive maintenance and renewal programs.
• Use real-time data on asset condition, service outcomes, and customer feedback to make dynamic adjustments to plans.
• Integrate actions across our various product areas (water, sewer, land, etc.) for cohesive and efficient service delivery.
• Capture operational learnings to inform medium-term planning and guide the evolution of our service offerings.

What we're looking for

• A tertiary qualification in engineering, science, or a related field (with eligibility for admission to Engineers Australia or an equivalent professional body).
• Experience in developing long-term strategies and translating them into practical investment plans.
• Experience in translating strategic plans into tangible projects and operational activities.
• Exposure to the operation of sewer treatment plants and associated operational processes
• Demonstrated ability to identify and manage risks within an operational context.
• The ability to manage design consultants and communicate complex technical information clearly to various audiences.
• The ability to use data and analytics to inform decision-making and optimise performance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with various teams.
• Demonstrated cultural competency in working with Traditional Custodians.

To view the full position description, click HERE.

Why Yarra Valley Water?
We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow - both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.

• Are you a Chartered Engineer, in the process of attaining Chartered Engineer or considering commencing the process? Then the salary range is $121,963 to $135,329.40 plus 12% superannuation.
• The full time salary range for non-chartered engineers or science background is $108,597 to $116,951 plus 12% superannuation, depending on your level of experience.
• Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
• Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office
• 14 weeks paid leave parental leave
• 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause
• Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave

To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE.

Did you know?
Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

How to apply
Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.
Closing date: 24th October 2025
This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.

We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people of all cultural backgrounds. If you need this information in an accessible format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please call 03 9872 2542 or email [email protected]. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email [email protected].

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.