AddressWho we are
At Melbourne Water, we're more than just a utility provider, we're the guardians of Melbourne's essential water and environmental resources. Our work is not just a job; it's a vital contribution to Melbourne's renowned lifestyle. More than 4.2 million people across Victoria rely on us every day for the supply of safe and reliable water to their homes and businesses. We employ more than 1,200 people across Victoria who are committed to delivering for our customers and community, today, tomorrow and for generations to come.
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 of Field Delivery, this is a pivotal role within the Service Delivery Portfolio. As the Manager of Delivery you will be responsible for: Leading our field delivery teams in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance programs and minor capital projects, using internal and external resource across built and natural assets, across a large geographically dispersed field team in the Northwest of Melbourne
- Leading the Field Delivery team culture with a large geographically dispersed team of over 20 employees) and ensure effective communications within and across the team. Communicate and capture the benefits of a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Ensuring the safety of staff and engaged Service Providers, through proactive and effective safety leadership, hazard identification and reduction, and continuous improvement.
- Planning and managing the efficient deployment, utilisation, acquisition and renewal of operational resources, including plant and equipment.
- Manage and participate in incident response, which may include participating in 'out of hours' incident management and rosters. This includes coordinating the response to emergencies and incidents on behalf of Melbourne Water.
- Help to foster a culture of Health, Safety & Wellbeing.
- A valid Driver’s Licence is required as this role requires frequent travel.
About you:
- You have extensive leadership and management skills, including experience in managing and leading direct reports and large field-based teams.
- You are a passionate and proactive safety leader with a personal commitment to injury prevention and improving Health and Safety procedures, policies and plans.
- Extensive skills and experience in the delivery of field-based maintenance and minor capital projects including a varied understanding of alternative project delivery models.
- Ability to build highly effective strategic relationships with external stakeholders, traditional owner groups, service providers and the community to support the delivery of Melbourne Water strategies and complex programs of work.
- Demonstrated ability and qualifications to take a leading role in initiating responses to emergency activities.
- An understanding of project and program governance (engagement and approval processes), probity and confidentiality requirements.
This is a full-time role based from Brooklyn Pumping Station. The role requires regular travel to other Melbourne Water locations and field sites within the Northwest of Greater Melbourne. The role will be allocated an operational work vehicle.
For more information, please see the attached Role Mandate: G3 - Role Mandate - Manager Delivery.pdf
Why Join us:
Our culture is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to three core values that define us: Making itcount, Diving in and Doing what's right are at the heart of everything you do.
At Melbourne Water, 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. We foster innovative and sustainable work practices.
We offer a range of employee benefits that will make your experience at Melbourne Water rewarding, both personally and professionally.
Melbourne Water’s long-standing commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, with an evolved focus on 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.
Research shows that many people apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while others apply only when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see 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 15th May 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.
The AusCheck process is outlined clearly in this presentation provided by AusCheck CI Critical Worker: Getting Started Guide | Rise 360 (articulate.com). This guide steps through each of the below steps in detail.
