Job Description
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Position Overview
Permanent, Full-time opportunity
True hybrid working – mix of work from home, in-field and our Mitcham office
$120,537.36 - $130,306.61 per annum plus 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
Reporting to the Divisional Manager Operations, you will be a key contributor in ensuring our community receives safe and reliable water services. This role is about more than just monitoring systems; it’s about stewardship of our vital infrastructure through the proactive management of M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) maintenance.
In this role, you will use SCADA technology to monitor our Sewer, Water, and Treatment assets. You’ll act as a central coordinator, triaging alarms and collaborating closely with our Maintenance Partners to ensure operational risks are prioritized and resources are managed thoughtfully and effectively.
Your Key Responsibilities
This position supports our Operations Division in the safe, reliable and efficient day to day operation of Yarra Valley Water’s network to meet defined levels of customer service, regulatory and environmental performance.
Key Accountable include:
Business hours SCADA alarm monitoring (proactive and reactive) and triage, acting as a centralised lead.
SCADA alarm investigating and coordination of required action.
Daily interaction with Maintenance Partners and Operators for coordination of resources.
Scheduling of M&E planned maintenance and minor capital works.
Engagement with Operational Technology to refine and develop intelligent alarms
Align with KPIs, Delivery Targets, and Service Level obligations.
Performance Monitoring and feedback including early visibility of repeat failures and maintenance issues.
What we’re Looking for
We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, inclusive and motivated team environment with an appetite to learn new skills and enhance those already gained.
If you have the following capabilities, please get in touch:
Experience in M&E and Operational Networks (Water, Sewer and Treatment Plants)
Systems knowledge of SCADA and Maximo
Ability to lead and coordinate with field-based teams to prioritise Operational Risk and Asset Management
Established problem-solving skills that enable you to work with ambiguity and lead through uncertainty
A continuous improvement mindset with an ability to utilise data and analytics in an Operational environment
Well-developed written and verbal communication
A valid Victorian Driver’s Licence
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.
$120,537.36 - $130,306.61 per annum plus 12% superannuation.
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.
16 weeks paid parental leave.
15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, illness, wellbeing and mental health needs.
5 days paid reproductive leave which can be used for experiencing symptoms or undergoing procedures associated with issues such as menopause, menstruation, endometriosis, PCOS, prostate health, or IVF.
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: Tuesday 5th May 2026
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 2599 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 chec
Position Overview
Permanent, Full-time opportunity
True hybrid working – mix of work from home, in-field and our Mitcham office
$120,537.36 - $130,306.61 per annum plus 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
Reporting to the Divisional Manager Operations, you will be a key contributor in ensuring our community receives safe and reliable water services. This role is about more than just monitoring systems; it’s about stewardship of our vital infrastructure through the proactive management of M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) maintenance.
In this role, you will use SCADA technology to monitor our Sewer, Water, and Treatment assets. You’ll act as a central coordinator, triaging alarms and collaborating closely with our Maintenance Partners to ensure operational risks are prioritized and resources are managed thoughtfully and effectively.
Your Key Responsibilities
This position supports our Operations Division in the safe, reliable and efficient day to day operation of Yarra Valley Water’s network to meet defined levels of customer service, regulatory and environmental performance.
Key Accountable include:
Business hours SCADA alarm monitoring (proactive and reactive) and triage, acting as a centralised lead.
SCADA alarm investigating and coordination of required action.
Daily interaction with Maintenance Partners and Operators for coordination of resources.
Scheduling of M&E planned maintenance and minor capital works.
Engagement with Operational Technology to refine and develop intelligent alarms
Align with KPIs, Delivery Targets, and Service Level obligations.
Performance Monitoring and feedback including early visibility of repeat failures and maintenance issues.
What we’re Looking for
We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, inclusive and motivated team environment with an appetite to learn new skills and enhance those already gained.
If you have the following capabilities, please get in touch:
Experience in M&E and Operational Networks (Water, Sewer and Treatment Plants)
Systems knowledge of SCADA and Maximo
Ability to lead and coordinate with field-based teams to prioritise Operational Risk and Asset Management
Established problem-solving skills that enable you to work with ambiguity and lead through uncertainty
A continuous improvement mindset with an ability to utilise data and analytics in an Operational environment
Well-developed written and verbal communication
A valid Victorian Driver’s Licence
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.
$120,537.36 - $130,306.61 per annum plus 12% superannuation.
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.
16 weeks paid parental leave.
15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, illness, wellbeing and mental health needs.
5 days paid reproductive leave which can be used for experiencing symptoms or undergoing procedures associated with issues such as menopause, menstruation, endometriosis, PCOS, prostate health, or IVF.
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: Tuesday 5th May 2026
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 2599 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 chec
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