Senior Process Engineer

Veolia | Australia and New Zealand

Date posted: January 21, 2026

Closes: Feb 20, 2026


The Opportunity

Join Veolia's Victorian Water Operations team as a Senior Process Engineer, where you'll safeguard drinking water and wastewater quality across regional Victoria (Bendigo, Ballarat, and CFA contracts). This is a flexible, technical leadership role where you'll drive sustainability, mentor teams, and make a genuine environmental impact with Australia's leading water solutions provider.

Based within one hour of Ballarat, you'll combine hands on problem solving with strategic innovation, all whilst enjoying excellent work life balance and comprehensive benefits.

What's on offer

Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyleCompetitive package with bonus and 14 weeks parental leaveTechnical leadership with mentoring and professional development opportunitiesDrive meaningful environmental impact through Green Up Net Zero initiatives

What you'll be responsible for

Ensure water and wastewater quality exceeds regulatory and contractual standardsOptimise treatment processes through data analysis and innovative solutionsLead technical investigations and implement process improvementsChampion sustainability initiatives to reduce chemical and energy consumptionMentor operations teams and provide expert technical guidanceSupport business development and engage with industry organisations

What you'll need to be successful

Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Environmental, or related discipline)Experience in water or wastewater treatment operationsUnderstanding of Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and environmental legislationStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Why Veolia?

We Offer

Hybrid working arrangementsProfessional development support14 weeks paid primary carer's leaveSuperannuation contributions during parental leaveAnnual bonus programDiscounted health insurance with BUPAFitness Passport membershipEmployee share plan opportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid volunteer day

At Veolia, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ and people with disabilities.

At Veolia, we're more than just a company; we're a community of passionate individuals committed to ecological transformation - a future where our communities thrive alongside a healthy planet. This means developing innovative solutions for cleaner water, responsible waste management, and sustainable energy, ensuring a better world for generations to come.

Join us in our mission to create a sustainable future through innovative environmental solutions.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.

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