Manager, Maintenance Program Delivery

Greater Western Water; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible base location

Hybrid work model

Free onsite parking

16 weeks parental leave

Income protection and salary continuo​

Job summary

Greater Western Water is seeking a Manager, Maintenance Program Delivery to lead critical maintenance programs ensuring safe, reliable water and wastewater services. You will guide strategy, oversee capital and operational budgets and drive lifecycle improvements across plants, networks and pump stations.

Base location is flexible with travel across the service region; you’ll lead a team of leaders and specialists, delivering programs that meet customer and regulatory requirements while

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing maintenance teams.
• Strong experience in water, wastewater, treatment plant or mechanical and electrical asset maintenance.
• Experience managing operational and capital budgets.
• Knowledge of asset management, risk management and continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Engineering degree or equivalent experience in water/asset management environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of maintenance activities across water treatment plants, recycled water facilities and network assets.
• Drive the continuous improvement of asset management plans, maintenance strategies and asset reliability programs.
• Manage operational and capital expenditure budgets, ensuring efficient and cost-effective program delivery.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, capability development and performance leadership.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, delivery partners, authorities and internal stakeholders to support successful program outcomes.
• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with HSEQ, legislative and regulatory obligations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Asset management

Budgets & cost control

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical problem solving

Communication & influencing

Strategic thinking

Education

Engineering degree

Significant relevant experience in water/wastewater

Job description

About Greater Western Water

We're water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne's CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

• Perm. Full-time opportunity | Flexible base location with travel across GWW's service region
• Lead a high-performing team delivering essential water and wastewater services
• Salary $185,000 incl. 12% super + tool of trade vehicle

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Eligible full-time employees may access additional Work Life Balance Days, subject to eligibility criteria, helping you prioritise wellbeing and flexibility.
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

Join Greater Western Water as Manager, Maintenance Program Delivery and lead the delivery of critical maintenance programs that support safe, reliable and efficient water and wastewater services for our communities.

Reporting to the Head of Field Services & Maintenance, you'll provide strategic and operational leadership across maintenance activities for water and recycled water treatment plants, network assets, sewer and water pump stations, and planned maintenance programs. You'll lead a team of leaders and specialists, oversee significant operational and capital budgets, and drive improvements in asset performance, reliability and lifecycle management.

This role plays a key part in shaping maintenance strategy, delivering operational excellence and ensuring maintenance programs meet customer, regulatory and business requirements. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, industry partners and external authorities to support service delivery outcomes while maintaining a strong focus on safety, performance and continuous improvement.

Base location is flexible and can be agreed with the successful candidate from our Altona, Sunbury, West Melbourne or Melton sites. Regular travel across GWW's service region will be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of maintenance activities across water treatment plants, recycled water facilities and network assets.
• Drive the continuous improvement of asset management plans, maintenance strategies and asset reliability programs.
• Manage operational and capital expenditure budgets, ensuring efficient and cost-effective program delivery.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, capability development and performance leadership.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, delivery partners, authorities and internal stakeholders to support successful program outcomes.
• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with HSEQ, legislative and regulatory obligations.

Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership experience managing maintenance, operational or asset management teams in utilities, infrastructure or asset-intensive environments.
• Strong experience in water, wastewater, treatment plant or mechanical and electrical asset maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience managing operational and capital budgets and delivering maintenance programs.
• Strong knowledge of asset management, risk management and continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, relationship management and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to manage complex operational issues and competing priorities.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline; or significant relevant experience in water, wastewater or asset management environments

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We're supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.

We're seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Please note: this role has been classified as a Critical Worker under the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act and GWW's Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program. As such, the successful candidate will also be required to undergo additional security clearance checks in line with legislative obligations.