Make meaningful impact in a values-driven organisation.  

At Murrumbidgee Irrigation (MI), we’re proud to be a regional leader delivering innovative irrigation solutions and supporting the communities we serve. Our job is simple - to deliver water in the best way possible.    

Are you looking take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Control Operator to join our team. 

 

Why join MI?  

We offer: 

  • Competitive remuneration and access to salary packaging options 
  • Career development through mentoring, training and internal mobility 
  • Company benefits including annual skin checks and flu shots, an annual fitness payment, life insurance cover and access to other wellbeing initiatives. 
  • A culture built on Clarity, Connection, Vulnerability and Improvement

About the role 

We are looking for an experienced Control Operator to support real-time operation and control of MI’s water delivery network within our Network Control function. 

This role is central to maintaining safe, stable and reliable operations across a large-scale automated system. You will plan and execute daily water delivery, monitor network conditions, respond to alarms and operational events, and coordinate field and system responses to maintain control of the network. 

Success in this role requires sound judgement in time-critical situations, strong situational awareness, and a disciplined approach to operating within defined procedures and controls. You will routinely balance system constraints, customer requirements and operational risks to achieve consistent, reliable outcomes. 

This is a rostered role with shift work as required. 

 

What you will bring

  • Demonstrated experience in a control room or real-time operations environment with responsibility for system control and operational outcomes.
  • Proven ability to make sound, timely decisions in dynamic and time-critical environments where safety and system stability are paramount. 
  • Experience operating SCADA or equivalent control systems to monitor performance, respond to alarms, and manage network behaviour.
  • Strong situational awareness, with the ability to interpret system data, anticipate issues and take decisive action to maintain control. 
  • Experience coordinating across systems, field teams and stakeholders to respond to incidents, manage events and resolve operational issues.
  • A disciplined approach to operations, including adherence to procedures, escalation protocols and defined operating standards. 
  • Clear and effective communication skills, particularly in high-pressure or incident scenarios requiring coordination and escalation. 

  • High levels of accountability, resilience and consistency in a 24/7 operational environment.

  • Willingness to live in or relocate to the Griffith region. 

 

Applications close: when filled  

 

For any questions, please contact the hiring manager Ben Elwin at MI on (02) 6962 0200 or via email at recruitment@mirrigation.com.au  

How to apply 

Please complete the online Application for Employment, and attach the following documents:

  • Cover letter addressing your ability to meet the Selection Criteria (listed in the advertisement as Requirements) - please include details and any evidence of relevant work experience and qualifications (at least one paragraph for each dot point)
  • CV / Resume

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