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

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Estimating & Scheduling, this fixed‑term contract (through to approximately 24 March 2027) sits within the Capital Program Management Office. As the Capital Program Risk Specialist, you will provide expert insights and information to support project and program risk identification and management across Melbourne Water’s capital portfolio.

• Providing assistance to project teams in the identification & assessment of Project risks on Melbourne Water’s Major Projects
• Facilitating Risk Adjusted Nominal Estimate workshops for Complex/High value projects
• Ensuring a consistent approach in risk management on Capital Major Projects
• Implementation of industry best practice in capital project risk management processes and procedures
• Identifying and assessing program level risks that would impact the delivery of Melbourne Water’s Major Projects
• Implementing appropriate controls, monitoring and continuous improvement process on risk management for Melbourne Water
• Monitor and report risk trends, controls and management issues
• Be involved in the tendering process, specifically for the review & challenge of the contractors’ risks

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, project management or a related discipline required
• Experience in risk management, construction/ infrastructure projects, and safety related industry standards
• Demonstrated expertise in project risk identification and assessment of large multidisciplinary programs of works and individual projects
• Demonstrated capability in Monte Carlo based statistical cost analysis
• Demonstrated understanding of Major Capital Project and Program risk identification and assessment
• Working knowledge of business intelligence tools, e.g., Microsoft Power BI

For more information, please review the attached position description: Capital Program Risk Specialist.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: Wednesday 18th February at 11:55pm AEST