Operations Engineer

• Join Sydney water and the dynamic Water Supply & Production team.
• Have a key impact on the delivery of Sydney’s drinking water supply
• EA 13, 38 hours per week: $140,108.04 + super

About the role

The Operations Engineer will play a pivotal role in optimising Sydney Water’s bulk water supply across our network of filtration plants and coordination of outage planning across the supply system. You will ensure regulatory compliance and cost efficiency for our customers.  You will work collaboratively with internal and external teams to deliver high-impact, water supply solutions that directly contribute to public health and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver expert technical and operational support to ensure efficient bulk water supply to all filtration plants, aligned with approved Production Plans.
• Drive optimisation of bulk water operations by collaborating across teams to balance commercial objectives, regulatory compliance, customer expectations, and risk management.
• Serve as a key technical advisor, providing strategic guidance to internal teams and external service providers on bulk water supply and operational best practices.
• Coordinate system-wide planning and outages, working closely with stakeholders from catchment to tap to ensure seamless water supply operations.
• Provide critical support during incidents and emergencies, offering technical expertise and out-of-hours assistance to maintain service continuity.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders including WaterNSW, BOO partners, Sydney Desalination Plant, regulators, and long-term strategic delivery partners, ensuring open communication and shared success.

About You:

In addition to a Degree or other Tertiary Qualification in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical) or similar and a drivers licence (you will be working and travelling across Sydney Waters network) we are looking for:

·      Minimum 3 years’ experience in water operations or a similar process engineering environment

• Demonstrated experience in hands on trouble shooting, optimisation and technical support to water or wastewater operations
• Stakeholder management and facilitation skills, working in a team environment
• Experience with SCADA systems, software for analytics, Microsoft Office applications and ability to use customised software packages

Does this sound like you? Apply now. Closing date: 28th September 2025

We support you through the application process and can modify as needed – let us know what you need. For more information, you can contact TA Partner marc.evans2@sydneywater.com.au

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.  

Why join us

At Sydney Water, your work will make a real difference in people’s lives—and your own. With diverse projects and roles, you'll find ample career growth opportunities. At Sydney Water, we actively seek and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and individuality., fostering a safe environment where everyone can thrive and shape impactful community projects. We offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression among our many benefits.

Dive into Our Great Benefits:

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
• Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance.
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.

Working at Sydney Water

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.

Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.