Wastewater & Waste Recruitment Based in Melbourne

Water & Waste Water Industry Recruitment Specialists 

Search Partners is a Melbourne-based workforce provider specialising in water and waste recruitment, with national coverage across Australia. We support public utilities, local councils, and engineering contractors in sourcing qualified personnel for operations, maintenance, and automation. Typical placements include SCADA operators, electrical and instrumentation technicians, water quality analysts, project engineers, and compliance officers.

We understand the high standards required for working in EPA-regulated and safety-critical environments, and apply role-specific search methods to help clients meet asset performance, regulatory, and continuity goals. Whether staffing large-scale treatment plants or pipeline upgrades, our recruitment model is designed for traceability and technical fit. Contact Search Partners on (03) 7068 9457 to discuss your water industry hiring needs.

Securing Talent for Operational Technology, Automation & Control Systems Across the Water & Waste Water Sector

 The Water & Waste Water industry is under constant pressure to balance sustainability, efficiency, and compliance while accelerating digital transformation. At Search Partners, we help water utilities, treatment providers, contractors, and technology partners secure the specialist talent they need to meet these challenges. 

With over 15 years of domain expertise and 250+ successful placements across Australia, we understand the complexities of Water & Waste Water projects — from advanced treatment plants and pumping stations to network monitoring, SCADA upgrades, and smart water infrastructure. 

Our focus is on connecting organisations with high-impact talent across: 

• Operational Technology (OT) – SCADA, DCS, PLC, Telemetry and remote operations 
• Automation & Control Systems – system design, commissioning, optimisation 
• OT Cybersecurity – safeguarding critical infrastructure against evolving threats 
• Digital Transformation – data historians, IIoT, and real-time monitoring solutions 

We specialise in recruiting across technical, project, commercial, and leadership roles — ensuring our clients have the expertise to deliver safe, sustainable, and future-ready water and wastewater operations. 

Areas of Expertise in Water & Waste Water Recruitment 

Operational Technology Executive Search 
We connect water utilities, treatment providers, and technology partners with executives who shape OT strategy, digital transformation, and innovation. Our proven search process secures leaders who understand the critical role OT plays in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable water infrastructure. 



OT Strategy, Governance, Risk & Compliance Recruitment 
The water industry is one of the most highly regulated sectors. We recruit GRC and compliance specialists who help organisations navigate complex frameworks, ensuring treatment plants and networks operate to the highest standards while minimising operational risk. 

OT Cybersecurity Recruitment 
Water and wastewater systems are increasingly connected, making them prime targets for cyber threats. We place OT/ICS cybersecurity experts with experience protecting SCADA systems, remote assets, and treatment facilities from evolving cyber risks. 

Control Systems Recruitment 
Water operations depend on advanced SCADA, PLC, and DCS systems to monitor and control treatment plants, pumping stations, and distribution networks. We source engineers and managers who design, optimise, and maintain these systems to ensure resilience and reliability. 

Industrial Automation Recruitment 
Automation is driving efficiency in water treatment and distribution. We recruit automation engineers, integration specialists, and digital transformation professionals who deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable solutions for the sector. 

Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Recruitment 
Reliable Electrical, Instrumentation and Analytical systems are critical for water and wastewater assets. Our network includes experienced engineers and technicians who ensure infrastructure operates safely and efficiently, even in remote or high-demand environments. 

Our depth of technical understanding across OT enables us to deliver brief, on-point shortlists across the technical, commercial and leadership capability. 

Why Water & Waste Water Clients Choose Search Partners 

• Deep OT & Automation Knowledge   – We understand the technology and the challenges unique to Water & Waste Water. 
• Proven Track Record   –  15+ years, 250+ placements across Australia. 
• National Networks –  From Perth to Queensland to Tasmania, we have access to specialist Water & Waste Water talent others can’t reach. 
• Relationship-First Approach –  We partner for the long term, supporting clients through evolving workforce demands. 
  

Recent Water & Waste Water Engagements 

• Recruited a  National Water Business Development Lead for a global OEM to deliver future-proof OT upgrades, including Automation, Smart Telemetry, and Real-Time Data solutions.
  
• Placed Head of Cyber Engineering for Consultancy, delivering OT/ICS advisory and project delivery to the Water industry. 
  
• Delivered Engineering Project Managers, Control Systems Engineers, DCS Engineers, OT Network Engineers and SCADA Engineers for a major SI delivering Automation projects across Water & Waste Water projects across Australia.