Major Projects - Project Director

Barwon Water; Geelong; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Barwon Water is seeking a Project Director to lead a complex major capital project from development through to delivery and operational transition. You’ll manage scope, cost, schedule, quality and benefits, operating across multiple stakeholder environments and funding streams.

You’ll partner with sponsors and executives, resolve complex commercial and technical challenges, and shape outcomes that deliver long-term regional value.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree and/or master’s qualification in a related field.
• Professional Engineer registration in Victoria or equivalent.
• Experience delivering major, high‑value infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end leadership of a major capital project, accountable for scope, cost, schedule, quality, risk and benefits.
• Navigate government funding, governance requirements and regulatory considerations.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and partner with sponsors and executives to deliver outcomes.

Education

Engineering degree / Professional Engineer registration in Victoria

Project management certification

Job description

Band Classification - Senior Officer (SO)

Lead a high-value, complex and strategically significant infrastructure project

Navigate complex stakeholder, governance and government funding requirements

Shape projects that will deliver lasting impact for our customers, communities and region

Barwon Water is embarking on a series of high-profile, innovative major projects that will help shape the future of our region. We’re looking for an experienced Project Director to lead a complex project from development through to delivery and operational transition.

About the role

As Project Director, you’ll provide end-to-end leadership of a major capital project, accountable for scope, cost, schedule, quality, risk and benefits.

The complexity goes well beyond project scale. You’ll operate across diverse stakeholder environments, navigating government funding, reporting and acquittal requirements, regulatory considerations, delivery partners and competing priorities while maintaining strong alignment with strategic objectives.

Working closely with project sponsors and executives, you’ll provide clear, evidence-based advice and resolve complex technical, commercial, financial and stakeholder challenges. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams and partners, creating clear accountability and bringing the right expertise together to deliver successful outcomes.

This is an opportunity to influence what we deliver, how we deliver it and the long-term value these projects create for the region.

About you

You’re an accomplished major projects leader with experience delivering large, complex and high-value infrastructure projects. You combine strategic thinking with strong delivery discipline and are comfortable working through ambiguity, competing priorities and complex stakeholder environments.

You bring strong commercial, governance and stakeholder capability, with the credibility to influence executives, Boards, government agencies and delivery partners. You’re equally comfortable making complex decisions, providing clear advice and leading multidisciplinary teams toward a shared outcome.

A relevant tertiary degree and/or master’s qualification, together with extensive project leadership experience, is required.

Professional Engineer registration in Victoria and/or recognised project management certification is also required.

Experience delivering major projects with significant budgets is essential, while knowledge of water, sewerage or recycled water infrastructure would be advantageous.

About Us

Barwon Water is Victoria's largest regional urban water corporation, with more than 110 years’ experience in delivering world-class water, sewerage and recycled water services to our customers and community. More than just taps and toilets, we’re a pivotal player in the region’s ongoing social, economic and environmental prosperity.

We are committed to our people and provide flexible working arrangements in line with business needs.

At Barwon Water, we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.

Our work requires more than just engineering and scientific solutions. We’re learning from the tens of thousands of years of knowledge and insight from Traditional Custodians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

Candidates seeking flexible work arrangements are encouraged to apply.

• We are committed to our people and provide flexible working arrangements in line with business needs.
• Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.