Mechanical Engineer (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

Reporting to Manager Technical Services, the Mechanical Specialist will be instrumental in delivering innovative mechanical solutions while aligning with Melbourne Water’s commitment to environmental stewardship and operational excellence.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse and complex infrastructure that directly impact Melbourne’s water quality, environmental sustainability, and resilience. The ideal candidate is a problem solver with a passion for the water industry and a desire to drive continuous improvement across all aspects of Mechanical Engineering and Asset Management at Melbourne Water.

• Developing, implementing and managing of Asset Class Handbooks, Standards and guideline in portfolio(s), in coordination with the Mechanical.
• Maintaining the compliance and regulatory obligations of the portfolio(s), through industry and regulator liaison and influence, and compliance with reporting and management requirements.
• Supporting project teams with design, specification, and selection of mechanical assets and systems i.e. pumps, valves, hydraulics etc. within a fixed plant environment
• Contributing to asset management strategies by conducting condition assessments, performance analysis, and life cycle costing to enhance the reliability and longevity of mechanical assets.

For more information, please refer to the attached Role Mandate

About you:

• Extensive engineering experience in water, wastewater, or similar infrastructure sector
• Experience in the water industry, with a focus on maintenance and operation of fixed plant mechanical equipment
• Highly developed technical leadership skills.
• Highly developed mechanical aptitude with knowledge of asset management processes
• Familiarity with mechanical system diagnostics, condition monitoring, and reliability-centered maintenance principles.
• Advanced skills using Maximo and Moderate Proficiency in AutoCAD
• You will hold a relevant Tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering alongside a Professional Engineering Registration.
• A Current full Victorian Driver’s License

Why join us:

At Melbourne Water, we care deeply about water and the life it sustains. 

Our team is inspired by passion and purpose, with an unwavering commitment to safety. We are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.   

We don’t just talk about flexible working - we live it. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning flows through 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 passionate about public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive your 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:  Tuesday 25th of February 2025  at 11:55pm AEST