Asset & Projects Lead

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of asset renewal projects

Meaningful work delivering safe water

Influence over asset lifecycle choices

Career development within a global org

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Paid volunteer day

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an Asset & Projects Lead to enhance the reliability and performance of water treatment plants and transmission networks across Central Victoria. Based in Bendigo, the role combines asset lifecycle management, problem solving and project delivery with close collaboration alongside operations, maintenance teams, engineers and contractors.

You will guide asset health assessments, plan minor capital works, prepare project scopes and manage contractor coordination, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Water/wastewater or infrastructure asset management experience.
• Project delivery and technical problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of maintenance strategy and root cause analysis.
• Experience with drawings, MOC processes and CMMS/EAM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset condition assessments and determine asset health and remaining life.
• Plan and deliver minor capital, refurbishment and renewal projects.
• Prepare project scopes, business cases, estimates, schedules and risk assessments.
• Manage contractors and coordinate work with operational teams.
• Investigate equipment failures and develop long-term reliability solutions.
• Use criticality, maintenance and performance data to guide asset decisions.
• Maintain engineering drawings, asset records and Management of Change documents.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, environmental and contractual requirements.

Skills

Water asset management

Project delivery

Maintenance strategy

Root cause analysis

Tools

CMMS/EAM platforms

Job description

The Opportunity

Veolia is seeking an Asset & Projects Lead to improve the reliability, renewal and performance of water treatment plants and transmission networks across Central Victoria.

Based in Bendigo 3550 and reporting to the Asset Investment and Systems Lead, this hands on role combines asset lifecycle management, technical problem-solving, reliability improvement and project delivery.

You will lead through technical expertise and project ownership rather than direct people management, working closely with operations, maintenance teams, engineers, contractors and delivery partners.

What's on offer

• Ownership of varied asset renewal and improvement projects
• Meaningful work supporting safe and reliable water services
• Influence over asset performance and lifecycle decisions
• Career development within a stable, global organisation
• Paid parental leave, Fitness Passport and a paid volunteer day

What You'll Do

• Lead asset condition assessments and determine asset health and remaining life
• Plan and deliver minor capital, refurbishment and renewal projects
• Prepare project scopes, business cases, estimates, schedules and risk assessments
• Manage contractors and coordinate work with operational teams
• Investigate equipment failures and develop long-term reliability solutions
• Use criticality, maintenance and performance data to guide asset decisions
• Maintain engineering drawings, asset records and Management of Change documents
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, environmental and contractual requirements

What You'll Bring

• Water, wastewater or infrastructure asset management experience
• Project delivery and technical problem solving skills
• Knowledge of maintenance strategy and root cause analysis
• Experience with drawings, MOC processes and CMMS/EAM platforms

Why Veolia?

Veolia is a global leader in environmental solutions, working to protect and renew the resources essential to life. Across Australia and New Zealand, our teams deliver water, waste and energy services that support communities, industries and the environment.

At Veolia, you can contribute to meaningful work while building your career within a stable, global organisation. You will work with experienced colleagues, take ownership of varied projects and help improve infrastructure relied upon by local communities.

Veolia values diversity, equality and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.