**Position overview**
- Permanent, Full-Time opportunity
- Providing secure water and protecting public health to over 2 million Victorians
- $107,675.65 to $113,862.32 per annum plus 12% superannuation
**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**
Are you a hands-on electrical expert who loves seeing a project through to the finish line? We're seeking an Electrical Project Officer to join our Mechanical and Electrical Projects team. In this role, you'll be a key player in the successful design, testing, commissioning, and integration of new electrical assets into our operational network.
You'll act as a critical bridge between our project delivery teams and operations, providing expert guidance to ensure all new assets are fit for purpose. Your work will guarantee that everything from design to final operation meets Yarra Valley Water's high standards, industry benchmarks, and functional objectives, with a strong focus on safety.
**Your key responsibilities**
- Review electrical, instrument, and control designs for adherence to YVW standards, codes of practice, and AS/NZS standards, incorporating lessons learned and ensuring constructability.
- Participate in risk assessments, including safety in design, machine safety, and HAZOP reviews.
- Advise on planning for ITP, ITR, cutover, commissioning, and decommissioning during the design phase.
- Witness Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to ensure alignment with documentation, functional specifications, and Australian Standards.
- Create punch lists for FAT and SAT activities, collaborating with project managers to resolve issues.
- Conduct site inspections and walk-throughs to validate and accept as-constructed drawings and ensure quality.
- Assist project managers in responding to RFIs and managing scope changes that may impact the design and operation of electrical assets.
- Ensure consistency in the electrical approach across various projects and teams within asset delivery.
**What we’re looking for**
- A qualification in Engineering or a Technician Cert III in a relevant water industry field is highly desirable but not required.
- A valid Construction Industry Induction Card (White Card) is a mandatory requirement for this role.
- Extensive knowledge and proven competency in Quality Assurance principles, standards, and practices.
- Extensive experience in commissioning and maintaining water, recycled water, sewerage networks, or treatment plants.
- A proven track record of providing innovative engineering solutions for complex integration problems.
- Familiarity with Construction and Maintenance Contracts, including contractual obligations, performance standards, and technical requirements.
- High-level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively and present complex information clearly.
**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.
- $107,675.65 to $113,862.32 per annum plus 12% superannuation
- Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook **HERE.**:
- Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office
- 14 weeks paid leave parental leave
- 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause
- 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?**
**How to apply**
Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.
**Closing date**: Monday, 13th October 2025
**This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.
📌 Electrical Project Officer - Mechanical and Electrical Projects
🏢 Yarra Valley Water
📍 Melbourne