Treatment Operator

About the role

• Impactful specialist operations role across multiple sites
• Strong team culture with meaningful career growth
• Community values–centric organisation

Imagine working for Victoria’s largest Urban Regional Water Authority servicing a significant area from Geelong to Apollo Bay. Barwon Water seeks people who value teamwork, continuous learning and shared success, and who are excited by the opportunity to grow a career they may not have previously considered possible

As a Treatment Operator, you’ll be part of a broader, connected team where knowledge is shared across sites and success is measured collectively.

The Treatment team at Barwon Water is a diverse and highly skilled group of Specialist Operators who work collaboratively to deliver safe, secure and affordable water services to a rapidly growing region.

The role provides exposure to some of Barwon Water’s most complex treatment systems and offers meaningful opportunities for technical development, professional growth and the demonstration of leadership behaviours, regardless of title.

You’ll play a key role in the operation, optimisation and reliability of critical assets such as the Colac Water Reclamation Plant. In addition to day-to-day plant operations, and critical maintenance activities, and you’re to contribute to innovative, continuous improvement initiatives that enhance outcomes

About you

You bring strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, with the ability to identify issues, determine root causes and implement practical, effective solutions in a dynamic operational environment.

You’re committed to achieving results as a group and actively contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive team culture. You understand the value of collaboration across locations and take pride in adding to the capability and success of the broader Operations team across Barwon Water, focussing on team outcomes and collective goals.

You communicate clearly and purposefully, using your interpersonal skills to influence outcomes, support colleagues and demonstrate leadership through your actions and approach to problem-solving.

You’re safety-focused, motivated and able to work systematically while proactively identifying opportunities for improvement. You combine your technical capability with a mindset of continuous learning and adaptability responsibility while recognising the importance of shared accountability.

Whether your qualifications are in engineering or technical trade, together with your industry experience, you will be supported on a career that you offers development and growth.

Successful applicants will be required to perform a pre-employment medical assessment and participate in an on-call roster and availability to respond to out-of-hours operational events when required.

About Us

Barwon Water is Victoria's largest regional urban water corporation, with more than 110 years’ experience in delivering world-class water, sewerage and recycled water services to our customers and community. More than just taps and toilets, we’re a pivotal player in the region’s ongoing social, economic and environmental prosperity.

We are committed to our people and provide flexible working arrangements in line with business needs.

Why join us?

At Barwon Water, we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.

Our work requires more than just engineering and scientific solutions. We’re learning from the tens of thousands of years of knowledge and insight from Traditional Custodians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

Get in touch

Does this opportunity sound like it might be a good fit for you?

Ready to apply? Submit your cover letter and a copy of your resume now.

Enquiries to Joel Bates, Support Coordinator Colac Reclamation Plant on 0412 018 408.

Applications close Sunday, 12 April 2026.

We lead. We learn. We deliver. We care about a better future.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at recruitment@barwonwater.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.