Who we are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a backyard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra—we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home —just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

 

About the Roles

The Major Capital Delivery Team in our Service Asset Lifecycle Portfolio have four newly created positions, due to significant growth in the capital program of works.

We are now recruiting two ongoing Senior Project Managers and two Project Managers in our Major Capital Delivery (MDC) team.

As a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager in MCD, you will report to one of our Portfolio Managers, Edyta Grzyb in the Medium Capital Risk Team or Nestor Ioannou in the High Risk Capital Team.

Our Senior Project Managers and Project Managers will be based in our Docklands office with travel to project sites frequently. You will ensure all allocated projects within the Program are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, to budget and meet the functional requirements. Your key responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple, complex projects within the capital program by implementing best practice systems, processes and procurement methodologies.
• Applying project management, change management, and interpersonal skills to projects that hold strategic significance for Melbourne Water and key stakeholders. These projects typically involve large numbers and intricate engagement models.
• Championing social procurement, multiple benefits and carbon reduction as key drivers within your projects
• Fostering a proactive safety culture.
• Meticulously overseeing cost, budget, schedule, and quality in alignment with MCD business objectives, encompassing the execution of high-risk, high-value, and complex projects.

About you:

• Extensive expertise in the construction industry.
• Extensive knowledge and proven expertise in designing and constructing large multi-disciplinary projects. Substantial experience in (end to end) project management, handling multiple concurrent projects or programs, effectively managing technical, environmental, social, and reputational impacts, and successfully negotiating and resolving commercial, contractual, and industrial relations issues.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and management of various contract delivery models including the management of multiple stakeholders in the complex contractual arrangements across both design and construction functions.
• Proven consultation and negotiation skills, proven ability to build relationships and influence and communicate effectively about complex or sensitive subjects of strategic importance at all levels.
• A tertiary degree in Engineering  
• Competency-based project management certification with a relevant local or international professional organization (desirable only)
• Qualification Check, Police Check and an AusCheck all needed for these roles.

 

For more information, please see the attached Role Mandates;

Role Mandate - Project Manager Delivery (High Risk Capital).pdf

Role Mandate - Senior Project Manager (High Risk Capital).pdf

Role Mandate - Project Manager Delivery (Medium Risk Capital).pdf

 Role Mandate - Senior Project Manager (Medium Risk Capital).pdf

 

 Why join us:

At Melbourne Water, we care about water and all life that springs from it.

Our people are fueled by passion, and with safety at the forefront, we have an unwavering sense of purpose, and are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We walk the talk when it comes to flexible working – but that’s not all. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning permeates everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and care deeply for public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive an application and learn if you could be a great fit.

How to Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: 13 October at 11:55pm AEST