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 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

Lead complex, high value capital projects that make a real difference to communities while ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, to budget, and to the quality our customers and stakeholders expect. In this role, reporting to the Portfolio Manager Major Capital Delivery, you will take ownership of significant infrastructure delivery, sharpen your leadership and commercial skills, and guide tendering and contract management for complex construction works.

• Promote and model a strong safety culture and active hazard management across all project sites.
• Take responsibility for end-to-end delivery of assigned projects within the Major Capital Program, from procurement through commissioning and handover
• Lead tender processes, evaluate proposals, and secure qualified suppliers in line with procurement policies
• Challenge scope and methodologies to drive value for money and best practice capital delivery
• Monitor performance and provide clear, accurate reporting to the Portfolio Manager and key stakeholders
• Work with service providers to maintain safe, efficient construction operations and proactively mitigate construction risks
• Champion continuous improvement and operational efficiency across project teams.
• Mentor project engineers, fostering learning and capability growth

About You

You are an experienced project leader who brings sound judgement, calm delivery, and a passion for safe, quality outcomes.

You bring:

• A tertiary degree in Engineering, or a related field. A postgraduate business qualification is desirable.
• Significant experience leading delivery of complex, high risk projects in the water industry or related infrastructure sectors
• Proven delivery across multiple concurrent construction phase projects, including tender leadership and contract management
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a focus on risk and safety in construction environments
• Project management credentials with bodies such as AIPM, IPMA, or GAPPS are desirable
• Project delivery experience in mechanical/electrical/commissioning would be an advantage
• Obtain AusCheck Clearance. (please see important information below*)

For more information, please review the attached position description:  Senior Project Manager (Major Projects).pdf

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, LGBTIQ+ individuals, neurodivergent 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: 18^th March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST

*Important Information

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. The role of Lead information Management is deemed critical and the preferred applicant will be asked to undertake an AusCheck.

The AusCheck process is outlined clearly in this presentation provided by AusCheck CI Critical Worker: Getting Started Guide | Rise 360 (articulate.com).