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 Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager Capital Delivery (Performance), this is a pivotal role within the Capital Delivery – Performance team within Melbourne Water Major Capital Delivery. As the Construction Advisor, Major Capital Delivery you will be responsible for the oversight of site based construction activities on nominated projects providing assurance to best practice systems, processes and construction methodologies; and ensuring all construction methodologies within the Major Capital Program are delivered safely and efficiently whilst meeting the required business quality and functional requirements. This includes:

• Oversee the on-site delivery of nominated projects by the Service Provider, ensuring expectations of safety, quality, time, commissioning and cost are met
• Drive Generative Safety culture, take leadership responsibility in health, safety and environmental management from a client perspective;
• Assist in the review of progress claims as provided by the Service Provider, through the balancing of works claimed vs. works completed and witnessed on-site; this includes keeping and maintaining site diaries. 
• Comply with contractor management requirements as outlined in Melbourne Water safety management system (including compliance with Melbourne Water Contractor management Health & Safety procedure and Program and Project Surveillance procedure).
• Review and comment on relevant documentation relevant to the assigned works packages (including but not limited to Work packs, SWMS, construction methodologies etc.).

For more information please review the Role Mandate:  Role Mandate - Construction Advisor, Major Capital Delivery.pdf

About you:

• Extensive construction experience of large multi-concurrent capital delivery projects
• Experience in Mechanical and Electrical site supervision is desirable
• Relevant Trade qualification, Engineering Tertiary degree or similar
• Demonstrated experience in various contract delivery models including the management of multiple stakeholders in the complex contractual arrangements across construction activities
• Agent of Culture - Inspire through role modelling of values, mind-sets and habits to bring to life our desired culture
• Ability to lead change and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong financial and commercial acumen skills
• Ability to pass a criminal record check and an AusCheck

Why join us:

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

Our people are fuelled 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, LGBTIQA+ 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: Sunday 23^rd February 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

The Security of Critical Infrastructure (SoCI) Act 2018 requires Melbourne Water, as an operator of critical infrastructure, to prepare a Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP), which has been undertaken and managed by the Security and Emergency Management Team.

Melbourne Water are required to assess roles across Melbourne Water to determine what roles are critical under the Act. All employees working in a role deemed SOCI critical will require additional background checks via AusCheck.  This role is deemed critical, and the preferred applicant will be asked to undertake an AusCheck.