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Engineer Planning – Full-time – Applications Close 7 December 2025
About the Corporation
Westernport Water leads through collaboration and innovation to deliver sustainable drinking water, recycled water, and wastewater services that improve the health and liveability of our community.
We offer our staff:
- Truly flexible work options, including monthly RDOs and 9-day fortnights for full time employees
- A range of provisions to support work/life balance including access to request purchase leave and a 9- day fortnight
- Unique opportunities for staff to develop capability and contribute to the strategic objectives of the organisation
- Salary Continuance Insurance to provide comfort and security for all ongoing employees
- Innovative systems and processes for a safe and welcoming workplace, including a highly regarded wellbeing program
- Tailored workplace adjustments to help you perform at your best – whether during the recruitment process or in your role
- We foster a positive, culturally safe environment and an engaged workforce, aligned with our values of ‘Care, Courage and Commitment’
About the role
Engineer Planning – Ongoing, Full-time
Band 6 ($88,420 to $113,170 plus super and benefits)
We are seeking a strategic focused Planning Engineer to lead in the development of long-term asset management planning, monitoring, analysis, reporting and improving asset performance in adherence with technical standards.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Lead water and wastewater planning and modelling—including growth planning, options analysis, concept design, hydraulic modelling, demand forecasting, and system capacity/augmentation assessments.
- Provide technical advice for system design, capital works projects, asset management plans, operations, maintenance programs, and failure-mode investigations.
- Support strategic asset management by contributing to asset policies, strategies, lifecycle planning, and maintaining integrity and accuracy of asset data across AMIS, WHMS and GIS.
- Monitor and support capital programs—including prioritisation, planning and allocation of annual and five-year Capex and Opex programs.
- Analyse network and operational performance using SCADA and plant history data to drive improvements, develop predictive failure insights, and support research into system performance and failures.
- Promote organisational excellence by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental systems, and fostering innovation, initiative and teamwork.
Qualifications and Experience
- The candidate is required to have a tertiary qualification in engineering leading to admission to the Institute of Engineers (Australia) for professionally qualified engineers.
- Substantial experience in water & wastewater planning.
- Proven experience in asset strategy, asset management systems and asset management information systems.
- Substantial experience in the application of SCADA, water or sewer modelling systems.
- A current driver’s licence suitable for Victoria.
- Knowledge of current developments and regulations applying to the water industry including a working knowledge and understanding of the Water Act (1989) and associated Acts applicable to the water industry.
For your application to be considered, please respond to the following Key Selection Criteria
- Engineering degree (Civil Engineering Preferred) and membership with Engineers Australia.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of strategic asset management standards applying to the water industry and all relevant legislation and regulations.
- Proven experience working with Asset Management Information Systems (AMIS), SCADA, GIS, water and sewer models and their use within an infrastructure or facilities management environment.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic decisions, advice and direction in relation to planning.
- The ability to prepare complex written reports, strategies, policy and procedures.
Applications Close 7 December 2025- Applications will be reviewed, and interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis prior to the closing date. Early submission is encouraged.
How to apply
For your application to be considered please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing how you have achieved the responsibilities of the key selection criteria, qualifications and experience via https://www.westernportwater.com.au/vacancies/
For further information, contact the People, Culture & Safety team at recruitment@westernportwater.com.au
Westernport Water is committed to building and maintaining a team of talented, enthusiastic people who foster a culture of inclusion and are as diverse as the community we serve. We celebrate and support differences in the workplace for the benefit of our employees and our community. We share a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organisation and fulfilling career.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
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Project Officer – Reimagining the Anglesea River – Full Time 18-month Contract – Applications Close by midday Thursday 4 December 2025.
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18-month fixed term contract – 0.6 FTE – full time
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Enjoy a great work life balance with a hybrid working model
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Join an organisation with a fantastic culture
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is a Victorian Government statutory authority whose role is to work with and support natural resource management agencies, Traditional Owners and local communities to improve sustainable land use, biodiversity and water resources management extending from Ballarat south through the Western District Lakes and Victorian Volcanic Plains including Colac and Geelong, through the Otway Ranges to the coast along the Great Ocean Road.
About the opportunity
The Project Officer – Reimagining the Anglesea River is a newly established role at Corangamite CMA, responsible for managing and implementing the “Reimagining the Anglesea River” project. In this role you will support community and stakeholder engagement and lead project planning to determine immediate and future management options for the Anglesea River and estuary.
Through this consultative process, priority options will be identified and agreed, to inform development of a business case for implementation to support the priority values of the Anglesea River estuary. The position will also collaborate with regional agency partners and community on long-term planning for future management of the Anglesea River and estuary in the face of climate change and sea level rise.
Based in the Estuaries and Environmental Water Team, you will also support wider estuary and environmental water projects, programs and services, and support existing partnerships between agencies and groups as required.
The role is offered from 0.6 FTE to full time, and we offer flexible work arrangements and support working from home in combination with working from our main office in Colac and secondary office in Geelong.
Remuneration for the role is $84,782 – 96,710 per annum depending on experience plus superannuation.
About you
- Experience working with communities in natural resource management, environmental management, agriculture, community engagement and a relevant diploma or degree qualification or significant relevant experience.
- Strong skills and experience in project management.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and ability to effectively facilitate complex and diverse engagement processes.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Good written and oral communication skills including the ability to prepare professional business correspondence and reports with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive, inclusive organisation culture.
- Demonstrated ability to model the CCMA’s Approach and the Victorian Public Sector values and behaviours.
- Current Victorian drivers licence.
What we offer
At Corangamite CMA employees enjoy a range of employee benefits including:
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Generous employment conditions including flexitime and purchased leave
- Flexible working arrangements including working a combination of office and remote working (work from home)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health and wellbeing events
- A fantastic workplace culture
Get in touch
For more information regarding this role please contact Rebecca Bird, Manager, Estuaries and Environmental Water on 0458 557 998.
To apply please send your application including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and CV to HR@ccma.vic.gov.au. Please also outline your preferred time fraction.
Don’t delay as we will be reviewing applications as they come in. Applications will then close by midday Thursday 4 December 2025.
About Corangamite Catchment Management Authority
At Corangamite CMA our mission is “Healthy and Productive Lands and Water cared for and enjoyed by thriving Communities”. Our purpose is to be the regional leader working with land managers, communities, other organisations and governments to protect and improve the health of the region’s natural resources (water, soils, biodiversity) to improve the health and sustainable productivity of the Corangamite region.
To learn more visit us at www.ccma.vic.gov.au
At Corangamite CMA, we are building an inclusive workplace to help realise the potential of our employees, embrace our differences, and apply our diverse thinking to innovation and delivering services to Victorian communities. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Senior Water Treatment Lead – Full Time – No Application Closing date
Based at Traralgon office
Permanent full-time position
Total remuneration package up to $168,000 (depending on experience) plus on-call
Our organisation
We exist to deliver reliable, high-quality drinking 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
We’re seeking a Senior Water Treatment Lead to provide strong leadership and cultivate a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence within our Water Treatment team. In this role, you will drive a commitment to safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance while ensuring operational efficiency and budget oversight. Your expertise will be key in aligning all activities with operational goals, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
What you’ll bring
- A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, science or similar discipline.
- Strong expertise in water treatment, with hands-on experience in water treatment processes.
- Proven ability to manage water treatment infrastructure within safe drinking water regulations.
- Experience in building, motivating, and developing high-performing teams.
- Ability to lead effectively in emergency and high-pressure situations.
- Commitment to safety, public health, and environmental excellence in a risk-based environment.
- Ability to participate in an on-call roster.
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 Muneeb Sunna, Manager Water Treatment and Quality on 0419 575 588.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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.
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