Program Manager

• Circa $180k incl. 11% super. Perm role!
• Flexibility to WFH & the Footscray office & job sites
• Connect to community & country!

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH.
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office 

The opportunity

We are looking for a Program Manager to join our team and play a central role in supporting the technical delivery of GWW's Major Works Capital Delivery Program!

In this newly created role, reporting into the Head of Major Infrastructure Program Delivery (MIPD), you will oversee the resource management across the project teams to ensure that GWW’s Major Works Capital Delivery Program is delivered in a safe, timely and efficient manner.  Working collaboratively with MIPD Team Leaders, you will provide day-to-day support from technical aspects to business practices, commercials, compliance, and financials, to proactively managing escalations, ensuring project delivery excellence, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, championing safety and quality assurance. 

Responsibilities

• Ensure the MIPD program of works is being delivered safely, efficiently, effectively, and consistently across the teams.
• Manage the MIPD program delivery budget, schedule, and risk register in line with approvals and delegation of authority.
• Work collaboratively with counterparts across Asset Delivery Lifecycle to manage and allocate future pipeline of projects.   
• Working with GWW delivery partners, ensuring construction contracts are managed to GWW requirements, reviewing performance and compliance in accordance with GWW and industry standards.
• Manage the training and development requirements of the delivery teams to improve capability and foster culture of continuous improvement.
• Works with Head of MIPD to develop and implement strategic improvements.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in program management within a complex environment such as construction/ maintenance delivery/ field services.
• Experience in the support, uplift, and development of a diverse a workforce.
• Ability to work collaboratively, influence and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders from regulators, government officials and community members.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. 
• Qualifications considered - formal project management accreditation like AIPM, PMBOK, Diploma of Project Management, PMP, or equivalent or possess a relevant tertiary degree in Project Management (preferred) or a postgraduate qualification in Project Management or Construction Management.

See yourself thrive!

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring. 

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which will include reference checks, national police checks, and working rights in Australia checks.