Sewerage Quality Data Specialist

Who we are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a backyard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra—we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home —just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

About the Role

Are you passionate about data, engineering, and environmental science? Do you want to play a key role in maintaining and improving Melbourne’s sewerage services?

This permanent part time role (4 days a week, or equivalent) will see you based at our Western Treatment Plant (WTP) in Werribee, as well as working from home.

We’re looking for a Sewerage Quality Data Specialist to join our team at Melbourne Water. This role is ideal for someone with an engineering or science background who enjoys working with data, problem-solving, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

As the Sewerage Quality Data Specialist you will be responsible for: 

• Support the delivery of sewerage services across Melbourne.
• Manage and analyse sewerage quality data to support decision-making and compliance.
• Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality service outcomes.
• Contribute to process improvements and help optimize sewerage system performance.

For more information, please review the following position description: Position Description - Sewerage Quality Data Specialist - 979415.pdf

About you

• Proven experience to make timely decisions based on information at hand, objectives to be achieved, short and long term effects and deadlines set.
• Effective coordination, prioritisation and time management skills to deliver long-term objectives while managing day to day challenges within tight timeframes
• Demonstrated analytical skills, attention to detail and an ability to compose clear, concise written material.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management to maintain strong working relationships with key customers.
• Experience in writing business requirements, procedures, technical specifications and management plans.

 This role requires a Tertiary qualification in an applicable engineering or science discipline although substantial industry experience may also be acceptable, along with a valid Victorian Driver’s License.

Why join us

At Melbourne Water, we care about water and all life that springs from it.

Our people are fuelled by passion, and with safety at the forefront, we have an unwavering sense of purpose, and are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We walk the talk when it comes to flexible working – but that’s not all. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning permeates everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and care deeply for public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive an application and learn if you could be a great fit.

How to Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Monday 10th March at 11:55pm AEST