Posted: 02/10/2026

Closing Date: 18/10/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Warrnambool

Job Category: Information and Communication Technology

Who we are looking for

We have a full-time ongoing position available for an Operational Technology (OT) Technical Coordinator to support the reliable, secure and effective operation of Wannon Water's Operational Technology environment, with a robust focus on SCADA systems and associated infrastructure.

Working across operations, maintenance and technical teams, vendors and business stakeholders, you'll coordinate system support, upgrades, maintenance, governance and improvement initiatives, while contributing to the ongoing evolution of our OT environment. You'll bring robust technical capability and a practical, collaborative approach to help ensure our systems remain resilient, compliant and fit for the future.

This position is located in our Warrnambool Office with a generous salary of $105,522 to $117,711 p.a. plus superannuation.

What you'll be doing On a day-to-day basis, you'll:

- Coordinate the day-to-day operation, support and maintenance of OT SCADA systems and infrastructure, including system performance, faults, assets, licensing and vendor support.
- Lead OT maintenance, outages, upgrades and system changes, ensuring activities are planned, risk assessed, documented and effectively integrated across OT systems and operational infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain OT technical documentation, standards and records, supporting cybersecurity, digital chamnge management processes, governance, compliance, auditing and risk management requirements.
- Support OT projects, infrastructure upgrades and technical changes, including planning, procurement, testing,



commissioning, risk management and system handover.

Desired Skills and Experience

What you’ll bring We’re looking for someone with

- Qualifications and or experience in Automation/Industrial Control and management, project management or related fields.
- Experience in OT, SCADA, industrial automation, utilities, or infrastructure environments.
- Water industry exposure to industrial control systems and in the effective coordination of OT operational activities including PLC, RTU and telemetry SCADA platforms.
- Programming skills in both Allen Bradley and Schneider products.
- Solid analytical, problem solving, and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.

We look forward to hearing from you. if you have any questions, feel free to call Darrell Ralph (Operations Digital Platform Manager) on 0427 808 297.

How you can apply

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 18 October 2026

APPLY and you will be taken through to the Wannon Water Careers Portal to complete your application. Once there, you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your cover letter and resume.

As part of your cover letter, please outline how your skills and experience meet the role requirements (as outlined in the position description).

Reasonable Adjustments

We're here to support you through life's ups and downs. Whether you need adjustments during the recruitment process or at work, like flexible hours or accommodation for disabilities, we're here to help. We understand it can be daunting to share your needs, so feel free to reach out with any questions at [email protected]. Your information will be kept completely confidential.

📌 Operations Technology Technical Coordinator (Warrnambool)
🏢 Wannon Water
📍 Warrnambool