Water Operations Controller

We are seeking a Controller – Water Operations which involves remotely controlling, monitoring, and optimising water schemes in accordance with operating plans, as well as investigating, analysing, and implementing operating solutions to unplanned operating events, whilst being front and centre of service delivery.

This is permanent role which involves shift work, including a significant amount of after-hours work including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Rosters are subject to change, but could involve working 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off: or 4 days on, 4 days off rosters, with 12-hour shifts.

This position attracts a shift loading of up to 48.11%

What the role will involve:

• Operate, monitor, and optimise water schemes in accordance with operating plans provide by scheme planners.
• Independently diagnose water scheme and asset faults and initiate corrective action and/or devise solutions to maintain service.
• Analyse hydraulic, water quality and energy data feeds to proactively identify abnormal operating modes and initiate the first response.
• Identify and escalate significant operational events as incidents in accordance with the Corporate Incident Management Process
• Participate in the operational response to incidents of varying complexity and severity.
• Provide operational information and reporting as required for corporation or external stakeholders.

Key skills and experience:

• Diploma qualification in an appropriate Engineering discipline OR a Trade Certificate in an appropriate discipline
• Relevant attributes to work in a 24 x 7 control room environment.
• Relevant experience in operations and maintenance of water schemes
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate successful outcomes with stakeholders of all levels.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of MS Office products such as Word and Excel.

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Applications close 24th of June 2025

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website