Reactive Leakage Investigator (Melbourne)

About the role

Aqua Analytics is hiring a Reactive Leakage Investigator based in Melbourne, Victoria. The role involves urgent, time-critical reactive leakage investigations for several clients across the Greater Melbourne area and often into other regional Victorian utilities. Most of the work is done in the field, with occasional travel, and the position is full time.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake acoustic leak detection surveys on pressurised water networks using the latest technologies from leading global brands
• Install and maintain IoT monitoring devices on water and wastewater pipelines
• Report network defects to clients using field platforms, GIS tools and works management systems
• Establish and optimise District Metered Areas (DMAs) through minimum night flow analysis, boundary valve verification and high-usage customer investigations
• Support project planning, documentation and delivery coordination
• Manage your own HSEQ compliance in the field using digital compliance tools
• Act as the company's face on site, working directly with clients
• Occasionally work on projects across the Tasman

Required profile

• Hands-on knowledge of water distribution networks and how they operate
• Experience in acoustic leak detection, or a strong technical foundation with a genuine willingness to learn
• Comfortable working in a small team and leading discussions with operators, engineers and senior management
• Willingness to travel and spend time away from home
• Ownership of their work and ability to work without close supervision
• Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand

Required skills

• Acoustic leak detection
• IoT monitoring devices (familiarity is a plus)

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Per diem (travel allowance) when away from home
• A small, direct team with no layers of middle management
• Access to the latest leak detection and monitoring technology and purpose-built software
• Funded professional development, specialist training and a phone allowance

To apply, candidates submit their details and CV through the online application form on the careers page; applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.