Job Description

Drive Excellence. Shape the Future. Make an Impact.

Are you a strategic technical leader ready to transform water operations? Veolia Water has an exciting opportunity for an Operational Improvement Manager to lead our operational excellence agenda across Veolia Australia and New Zealand Water business.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to blend technical expertise with strategic leadership. You'll work flexibly across operational improvements, tender support, and technical advisory functions—identifying and driving improvements that set the benchmark for operational excellence while supporting business growth.

What's on Offer?

• Lead operational improvements, tenders, and technical advisory across multiple sites

• Direct a dedicated team driving digital, R&D, safety, and process engineering advances

What You’ll be Responsible for

• Line Management of the Operational Improvement team, providing leadership to a team which specialises in digital & data, electrical safety, R&D and process engineering

• Identifying, evaluate then copy and adapt best practices and innovations

• Developing and managing tools and processes to ingest, assess, and prioritize the delivery of operational improvements

• Provide expert technical advice and troubleshooting support to operations teams across multiple sites

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and research emerging technologies and methodologies

• Supporting high-value tender responses

• Leading periodic reviews of commercial and technical performance of existing contracts, collaborating with stakeholders to develop improvement strategies

• Mentor and develop technical capability within operations teams

• Represent Veolia at industry forums and build strategic relationships with technology partners

• Location Flexible with some interstate and international travel

What You’ll Need to be Successful

• Demonstrated experience in operational leadership, technical advisory, or engineering management roles

• Strong background in water/wastewater operations, engineering, or related industries

• Proficiency in technical analysis, modeling, and risk assessment

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where innovation thrives and every team member can make an impact.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we look after our people. You'll get a great range of benefits to support you and your family, including:

• Permanent full-time role – job security you can count on
• 14 weeks paid parental leave – we look after your family too
• Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms and pools nationwide
• Novated car leasing – drive a new car and save on tax
• Free counselling (EAP) – confidential support when you need it most
• Referral bonuses up to $1,500 – get rewarded for bringing good people on board
• Training & development – we invest in your skills and career growth
• Employee discounts – save on health insurance, home loans and more

Your Safety is Our Priority

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee gets home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.