Energy, Carbon and Resource Recovery Planner

Who are we?

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.  
 

The role

The Energy, Carbon and Resource Recovery Planner leads Circular Economy initiatives at South East Water, focussing on energy, carbon and resource recovery at our water recycling plants (WRPs). You’ll develop innovative strategies, deliver business cases, and drive early-stage projects that contribute to a low-carbon, circular economy future.

This role is highly dynamic and comes with a diverse range of key accountabilities.  While no two days look the same, some day-to-day activities might include the following:

• Provide expertise and advice to internal teams on energy, greenhouse emissions and resource recovery
• Develop innovative business models around latest technologies and drive programs which reduce emissions and support a circular economy, including energy from waste and solar and/or energy storage solutions
• Investigate and plan opportunities to pursue recovery of valuable resources, optimise energy consumption, generate renewable energy or reduce carbon emissions at our WRPs
• Collaborate with a vast range of stakeholders including at internal Executive and Board level, along with other external stakeholders such as other water corporations, VicWater, Victorian EPA, DEECA and Shire Councils 

The role is available as a maximum-term contract, to cover parental leave for a period of 12 months.

Who are you?

We're looking for someone who is degree-qualified and is passionate about finding and driving innovative solutions for long-term sustainability outcomes. 

Additionally, you'll hold the following skills and attributes:

• Demonstratable experience in water or other utilities, or environmental industries working in energy, emissions or resource recovery, or equivalent experience in a related context such as design, policy-setting or regulation 
• Understanding of policy, regulations and economics that govern energy and carbon markets
• Familiarity with energy and greenhouse emissions (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) as they relate to sewage treatment facilities or similar sites or industries 
• Experience in analysing and developing business cases for energy, carbon or resource recovery projects
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to inform, influence and exchange knowledge to a range of stakeholders

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.   

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. 

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package: 

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.  
• Life insurance and salary continuance. 
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.  
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking. 
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community  

This role is remunerated at a Level 5, which is between $112,377 and $125,011 + super and offers are commensurate with the successful candidates' experience. 

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.  

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au. 
 

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Tuesday, 27th of May! 

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application.  Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check 

South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required. 

Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.