Our People
- Number of employees - 841
- Proportion of women - 33.1%
- Average age of employees - 41.8
- Average age of new starters - 35.9
- Turnover - 8.1%
Figures from Melbourne Water Annual Report, 2010/11.
Our people play a big role in helping us achieve our vision of a sustainable water future.
We have over 800 employees who work in a range of fields such as civil engineering, environmental science, land management and research.
Meet our people
Raffaela Crupi
Manager, Clearwater
I am an Environmental Engineer and joined Melbourne Water in 1999. Since then I've worked in many different areas of the business - from drainage and growth area planning, to capital delivery project management - and am now Manager of Clearwater, a capacity building program in sustainable water management. We play a critical role in helping to transition toward a water sensitive future. Our events and resources build knowledge and learning networks for a variety of practitioners to accelerate the uptake of sustainable urban water management. We are hosted by Melbourne Water and our partners are the Environment Protection Authority, the Municipal Association of Victoria, Department of Sustainability and Environment and the Centre for Water Sensitive Cities. The fact that I have chosen to work at Melbourne Water for almost 13 years says a lot about what it's like to work here. There are so many career opportunities here that it's impossible to get bored!
“The fact that I have chosen to work at Melbourne Water for almost 13 years says a lot about what it’s like to work here.”
Mark Lynch
Team Leader, Process Support, Eastern Treatment Plant
I’ve worked in the water industry for about 15 years, having worked for Thames Water Projects (an Asian-based subsidiary of London’s water utility) and Welsh Water in the UK before joining Melbourne Water in 2003. I manage the treatment process at our Eastern Treatment Plant, one of Melbourne’s two large sewage treatment plants. Successful plant operation is necessary to protect public health and the environment, and to meet the requirements of our regulators. There are few ‘typical’ days in this job as we often have to react to changing circumstances which can make it difficult to plan.
“I love working here because I am constantly challenged and have to find solutions to problems on a daily basis.”
Richard Lovett
Project Planner, Water Recycling Planning Team
I’ve always been interested in science, technology and the environment, so I had to apply when a position in Melbourne Water’s recycling team came up in 2009. Since then, I have really enjoyed working with the recycling team to find the best way to supply recycled water to new and existing customers. I love the fact that my work leads to tangible outcomes in the form of new infrastructure or changes to the way we operate our systems. I am constantly learning new things about hydraulics, treatment processes, project management and construction. Melbourne Water is a great place to work – the people are friendly and interesting and it has a very positive and constructive work culture.
“I love the fact that my work leads to tangible outcomes in the form of new
infrastructure or changes to the way we operate our systems.”
Charmaine Quick
Manager Civil and Strategic Assets, Asset Planning
I joined Melbourne Water as a graduate civil engineer 20 years ago. I now manage all of our civil assets – everything from dams to drains, water mains to sewers. Working at Melbourne Water has offered me many great career development opportunities, from managing control rooms, to overseeing asset maintenance and determining the most sustainable time for our assets to be updated. I love that Melbourne Water is so committed to work life balance. This has allowed me to find the time to travel and see the world. Put it this way – I would not have stayed at Melbourne Water for 20 years if I did not value the culture and opportunities it has to offer.
“I love that Melbourne Water is so committed to work life balance. This has allowed me to find the time to travel and see the world.”
John Woodland
Manager Water Supply Operations, Operations and Maintenance
I started my career with the former Rural Water Corporation, after completing a Bachelor of Civil Engineering in 1992. Since then I have completed two Graduate Diplomas – one in Water Engineering at Monash University and one in Energy and Resources Law at the University of Melbourne. Prior to joining Melbourne Water in 1998, I worked for the Office of Water Reform. My job is all about making sure we continue to provide high quality water to our customers as efficiently and sustainably as possible. With a team of over 100 people and multiple stakeholders, communication and consultation is a large part of my job. I see my biggest contribution as creating an environment where people can reach their full potential. I enjoy knowing I am contributing to outcomes that will make Melbourne an even better place to live. I also like the variety of work, the positive work culture and diversity of people I work with.
“I enjoy knowing I am contributing to outcomes that will make Melbourne an even
better place to live.”
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