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.
This nine month fixed term contract is based at our North East Regional Office in Croydon. Reporting to the Area Lead - Delivery Program Development, you will be responsible for the safe delivery of high quality natural resource management and civil projects on Melbourne Waters’ diverse range of natural and constructed assets. This will be achieved through: (and not limited to)
Mentoring & leading team members whilst providing technical guidance and oversight in relation to complex works, projects and programs.
The Senior Project Manager will also be responsible for continuous improvement projects aimed at improving business as usual processes.
Develop and maintain Project Management Plans including forecasting, budget and resourcing requirements.
Management of project lifecycle, covering scoping, planning, execution and closure.
Own the implementation of safety controls as identified in Project Management Plans.
Site supervision and record keeping, including systems such as Presence on Ground.
For more information please review the role mandate.
Strong mentoring & leadership experience providing technical guidance and oversight in relation to complex works, projects and programs.
Demonstrated complex project management skills, with the ability to deliver multiple concurrent civil projects (e.g. earthworks, rockwork, concrete structures), water civil maintenance (e.g. valve replacements, water supply pipelines) and natural resource management projects (e.g. large scale weed control & revegetation).
Ability to identify and initiate business, system and safety improvements.
A strong focus on effectively delivering project safety, quality, environmental and reputational outcomes through planning, construction and handover phases of projects.
Excellent financial acumen (reporting and forecasting).
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders is required.
A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management or Natural Resource Management is highly desired.
A current Victorian driver’s license is essential.
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.
To apply for this nine month fixed term contract please click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.
Closing date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025 at 11:55pm AEST
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This nine month fixed term contract is based at our North East Regional Office in Croydon. Reporting to the Area Lead - Delivery Program Development, you will be responsible for the safe delivery of high quality natural resource management and civil projects on Melbourne Waters’ diverse range of natural and constructed assets.
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