Regional Mechanical Project Manager – South

State Water Corporation; Albury City; Hybrid; AUD 128,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9‑day fortnight

Parental leave (up to 16 weeks)

Fertility leave

Professional development

Remote area benefits

Salary base + 12% super

Job summary

WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Regional Project Manager South - Mechanical to lead the delivery of infrastructure projects across NSW, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors and stakeholders from planning through completion.

You will drive safe, high‑quality outcomes in scope, schedule, cost and performance, while fostering a safety‑first culture, with hybrid work and strong career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience delivering water infrastructure asset-based projects.
• Experience engaging with key internal and external stakeholders to identify needs, address issues and ensure objectives are understood and met.
• Demonstrated background in planning work and deploying resources to deliver business goals.
• Understanding of engineering design principles and ability to interpret project/drawing specifications.
• Commercial acumen to identify benefits, opportunities and trade-offs in business cases and contracts.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on all aspects of the project life cycle from initiation, planning, execution and closing while improving safety, avoiding risk and reducing cost.
• Identify, monitor and present options with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of project outcomes and implement best solutions.
• Engage contractors in line with policy to deliver value for money and ensure stakeholders are briefed and engaged.
• Oversee design processes to ensure specifications and standards are met and lead design reviews.
• Regularly monitor progress against milestones and budgets and supervise site works to meet safety and quality requirements.

Skills

Current NSW Drivers Licence

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Project Management or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Regional Project Manager South - Mechanical to lead the delivery of infrastructure projects across NSW, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors and stakeholders from planning through completion.

You will drive safe, high‑quality outcomes in scope, schedule, cost and performance, while fostering a safety‑first culture, with hybrid work and strong career development opportunities.