Project Manager

Greater Western Water; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 116,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility: on-site and WFH

Free onsite parking

16-week parental leave

Work Life Balance Days for eligible FT

Income protection and salary continuan

Corporate health insurance deals

Wellbeing, prayer and sensory rooms

Job summary

Greater Western Water in Footscray is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of capital works within the Infrastructure Delivery team, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance across WSAA standards. Working with internal stakeholders and delivery partners, you will foster strong relationships and drive successful project outcomes.

You will lead end-to-end delivery, maintain budgets, mentor colleagues and promote a customer-focused, high-performance culture in a

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Chemical) or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in project and program management for capital works programmes.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design, construction methods, standards and asset delivery practices with safety, quality, and compliance focus.
• Proven experience in contract management, procurement and construction contract administration.
• Well-developed financial and budgeting skills including forecasting and reporting.
• Experience working with delivery partners and stakeholders to achieve outcomes and drive improvement.
• Active Victorian Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of allocated infrastructure projects and programs, ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes and compliance with standards and policies.
• Manage end-to-end procurement, contract administration and delivery of construction projects with governance and probity.
• Monitor and report on project performance including budget, risks, claims, and variations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and delivery partners to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Oversee commissioning and handover activities, ensuring assets are operational and documentation is accurate.
• Build strong relationships with customers, residents, councils and agencies to support project delivery.
• Promote safety, customer-centricity and high-performance culture within the team.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Budgeting

Safety & compliance

Leadership

Drivers license

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Applications close: Sunday 20 September