Asset Pmo Analyst

• 2-Year Maximum Term Contract, Full Time opportunity
• True hybrid working – work from home and our Mitcham office

It is an exciting time to join the Asset PMO team as we drive uplift and change in capex project delivery and governance at YVW. The Asset PMO Analyst position will play a pivotal role in project governance, project assurance and project support as well as supporting our company-wide capex budget and reporting processes. Join an awesome team that is high performing, engaging and supportive.

About us

We’re on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We’re one of Australia’s largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria’s population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.

Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you’ll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.

We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners / Custodians in water and land management.

Your key responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers and Senior Leaders in providing capex project governance support and direction.
• Take a lead role in supporting newly developed capex project assurance functions, including stage gate and key project artefact reviews.
• Play a key role in facilitating and contributing to the development of tailored capex project delivery approaches to enhance efficiency of delivery.
• Provide portfolio support to a variety of stakeholders across the asset business on key data, processes and project artefact coaching.
• Provide key insights and reporting around financial, schedule and benefits realisation performance.
• Build and maintain partnerships across the capital works teams and act as a point of contact for queries or concerns around capex.
• Support the annual and pricing submission (5 yearly) budget process.
• Support the monthly capex reporting process, including review meetings, and project status with team leaders and other senior stakeholders.
• Provide stakeholder support and be a Asset PMO administrator for the soon to be launched Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Tool.
• Participate in continual improvement activities both internally and externally to the Asset PMO team.

To view the full position description, click HERE.

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Engineering, Project or Portfolio Management, Business / Economics or relevant area
• Data analytics and reporting expertise
• High level of competency in the Microsoft Suite and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to establish, maintain and develop strong working relationships
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and maintenance of data integrity
• PPM tool experience – highly desirable
• Experience with Power BI – highly desirable

Why Yarra Valley Water?

We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow – both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.

• Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
• 650 home office set up allowance for eligible employees
• Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office
• 14 weeks paid leave parental leave
• 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause
• Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave

To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE .

Did you know?

Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

How to apply

Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.

Closing date : Sunday, 16th February 2025

This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.

We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI+ community, and people from all cultural backgrounds. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact us via email .

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.