Water Operations Centre Operator

Melbourne Water

Permanent Full Time Material Moving Workers
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Location
Preston, Victoria, Australia
Posted
July 09, 2026

Job Description

The Role

As a Water Operations Centre Operator, you will play a critical role in the real time operation of Melbourne’s water supply network. You will monitor and control water transfer, respond to operational incidents, support emergency response activities, coordinate stakeholders, validate operational data and ensure compliance with service environmental and regulatory obligations. Decisions made in this role directly influence water supply reliability for the Melbourne community. 


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Monitor and control Melbourne’s water transfer network using SCADA and other operational systems.

  • Respond to alarms, incidents and emergency situations.

  • Coordinate network operations with field crews, service providers and retail water businesses

  • Validate operational data supporting billing, regulatory reporting and customer service obligations

  • Monitor environmental releases and wate...