Position Overview
- Permanent, Full-time opportunity
- $94,647.08 - $120,459.75 per annum plus 12% superannuation
- Applicants who hold the relevant Chartered Credential (Engineers Australia) may be eligible for up to $139,389.29 per annum
About Us
We’re on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We’re one of Australia’s largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria’s population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.
Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you’ll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.
We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.
The Role
As a Delivery & Optimisation Planner, you will transform approved servicing and investment plans into practical projects, programs and operational activities that keep Yarra Valley Water resilient, compliant and responsive to customer needs and emerging risks.
With a strong focus on asset management, you will optimise maintenance strategies and delivery plans to manage risk, maximise value and support reliable service outcomes for both current and future customers. The role also coordinates urgent and responsive works and provides referral support for customer enquiries and approvals.
Your Key Responsibilities
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Turn servicing and investment plans into deliverable programs and projects.
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Optimise maintenance strategies to improve asset performance and customer outcomes.
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Coordinate responsive and urgent works to manage operational risks.
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Support customer enquiries and internal approval processes.
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Develop project scopes and delivery packages, managing permits, approvals, and access requirements.
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Maintain accurate asset information to support effective planning and decision-making.
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Plan and prioritise short-term asset needs to maximise resources and minimise service disruptions.
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Work across multiple service areas to deliver integrated and efficient outcomes.
What we’re Looking for
- Someone with a tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent STEM related discipline
- An understanding of environmental and community outcomes aligned with corporate strategy
- Experience managing statutory approvals and navigating planning and regulatory requirements.
- Strong skills in risk assessment, mitigation, and management, with the ability to make informed decisions and balance competing priorities.
- The ability to manage consultants and communicate technical information effectively to a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Proven success building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and positive outcomes.
- Flexible and resilient in the face of uncertainty, with a willingness to adapt and learn as things change.
- Cultural awareness and competency, with a respectful approach to working alongside Traditional Custodians and embedding care for Country in planning.
Why Yarra Valley Water?
We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow – both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.
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Applicants who hold the relevant Chartered Credential (Engineers Australia) may be eligible for up to $139,389.29 per annum
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The full-time salary range for non-chartered engineers is $94,647.08 to $120,459.75 plus 12% superannuation, depending on your level of experience
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Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
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Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office.
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16 weeks paid parental leave.
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15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, illness, wellbeing and mental health needs.
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5 days paid reproductive leave which can be used for experiencing symptoms or undergoing procedures associated with issues such as menopause, menstruation, endometriosis, PCOS, prostate health, or IVF.
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Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave.
To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE.
Did you Know?
Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
How to Apply
Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.
Closing date: Monday 27th July 2026
This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.
We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people of all cultural backgrounds.
If you need this information in an accessible format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please call 03 9872 2599 or email [email protected].
If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email [email protected].
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.
Yarra Valley Water is recognised by Australian Disability Network as a Disability Confident Recruiter employer.
