Project Manager

Greater Western Water; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 129,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Hybrid work model

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Work Life Balance Days

Income protection

Health insurance deals

Wellbeing facilities

Job summary

Greater Western Water is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of capital works from Footscray. You will drive safe, compliant delivery, oversee procurement and contract management, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes.

You will report to the Infrastructure Delivery team and help position GWW as a leader in the water industry while fostering a customer-centric culture and continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Chemical) or related field.
• Proven experience in project and program management delivering capital works.
• Knowledge of design, construction methods, standards and asset delivery.
• Experience in contract management, procurement and procurement control.
• Strong financial and budget management skills.
• Experience collaborating with delivery partners and stakeholders.
• Health, safety and environmental management experience; relevant qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of infrastructure projects and programs on time and on budget.
• Manage end-to-end procurement, contract administration and delivery.
• Monitor performance, budget, risk and contractor progress claims.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve program delivery outcomes.
• Oversee commissioning and handover, ensuring assets are ready for operation.
• Build strong relationships with customers, councils and delivery partners.
• Promote safety, collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Budget management

Contract management

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical/Chemical)

Active Victorian Driver's License

Tools

MS Project

Job description

• From $129,175k + super + company vehicle
• Footscray location | hybrid

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

• 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

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join Greater Western Water’s Infrastructure Delivery team and play a pivotal role in delivering a diverse portfolio of capital works projects. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will provide leadership across the successful delivery and completion of GWW’s programmed works, ensuring our non‑negotiable commitments to safety, quality, environmental protection and compliance with WSAA requirements, Australian Standards and industry best practice are consistently achieved. Working closely with internal stakeholders and delivery partners, you will foster high‑performing relationships that support outstanding project outcomes while helping position GWW as a leader in the water industry. You will also contribute to a customer‑first culture focused on high performance, people development and continuous improvement, playing a key role in delivering GWW’s customer‑centric vision through our Service Delivery Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of allocated infrastructure projects and programs, ensuring outcomes meet customer, stakeholder and project sponsor requirements, while remaining on time, on budget and compliant with relevant standards, legislation and GWW policies.
• Manage the end‑to‑end procurement, contract administration and delivery of construction projects, maintaining appropriate probity, governance and commercial controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor, track and report on project performance, including budget management, financial reporting, risk assessment and mitigation, and the review of contractor progress claims and variations.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, stakeholders and delivery partners to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and enhance program delivery outcomes across the business.
• Oversee project commissioning and handover activities, ensuring assets are fully operational, as‑constructed documentation is accurate, and operational teams are prepared to safely and efficiently manage new infrastructure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, residents, landowners, delivery partners, local councils, government agencies and other key stakeholders to support successful project delivery and enhance GWW’s reputation.
• Champion a culture of safety, customer‑centricity and collaboration by promoting innovative ways of working, sharing knowledge, mentoring colleagues and contributing to a high‑performing, agile and trusted team environment.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Chemical), or a related field, with the ability to apply technical and project delivery expertise in a complex infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrated experience in project and program management, including the use of project management tools to successfully deliver capital works programs and infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design, construction methodologies, relevant standards and asset delivery practices, with a focus on safety, quality and compliance.
• Proven experience in contract management, procurement and the administration of construction contracts, with sound commercial and risk management capability.
• Well‑developed financial and budget management skills, including project forecasting, cost control and financial reporting.
• Experience working collaboratively with delivery partners, contractors and multidisciplinary stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Proven capability in managing health, safety and environmental requirements within construction or maintenance environments, with experience in regulatory approvals, public and private sector projects, and formal Project Management, Construction Management or Construction/Commercial Law qualifications highly regarded.
• Active Victorian Drivers License

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.