Regional Projects Leader

An interesting and enabling Project Leader opportunity awaits within Operations Group Regional Projects (OGRP) team to deliver the minor works projects for the Aboriginal Community Water Services (ACWS) program! As a Project Leader, you’re the person who manages relationships with stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and co-workers across the region’s remote Aboriginal Communities to deliver upgraded water and wastewater infrastructure. Reporting to the Project’s Delivery Team Leader, you will deliver the minor works projects (Cat D), complex single cycle, cyclic works, and Asset Condition Assessments for the Aboriginal Community Water Services (ACWS) program and ensure deliverables are on time, to budget and within standards.Operations Group Regional Projects (OGRP) currently delivers short to medium term capital and complex maintenance projects for country regional operations including the Essential Municipal Services Upgrade Program (EMSUP) for Remote Aboriginal Communities and, more recently, the ACWS program both of which are part of the Water Corporations Reconciliation Plan. To ensure the successful delivery of these programs OGRP now require an additional Project Leader to join our team focussing on delivering projects in this program of work. Engaging with Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal contractors, many of whom are new vendors to the Water Corporation, is a key part of this role so if this sounds like something you would excel at, we would love to hear from you. Boost your career aspirations and make a real difference.This opportunity is ideal for both experienced project managers looking for a change and opportunity to provide a direct benefit to the communities in safely delivering upgraded water and sewer infrastructure the communities or it could also be suitable for entry level project managers or someone with a trade or civil background who is keen to develop and refine your project management skills and processes. We offer extensive support in training and professional development, have excellent mentors, and recently won the Best Place to Work award in the category of Mining, Agriculture and Utilities.Your day may include travel to remote sites to confirm project scope, delivery requirements or oversight of construction works.Or otherwise, office-based tasks include preparing project plans, business cases, tender packages and consulting with engineering consultants and stakeholders to confirm project designs.This role will enable you to use and strengthen your project management, contract management, stakeholder management and communication skills by effectively managing and delivering a program of minor works.Planning, communication, and negotiation skills are key to being successful in this role. The delivery of minor capital and maintenance projects allows our operations team to continue to provide water and wastewater services safely and efficiently to our customers. A little insight into your next team and manager.We have a broad range of project leaders in our projects team with variety of skillsets. You will step into a supportive team who are happy to bounce ideas off should you need assistance.There are three teams that focus on projects delivered within key geographical regions. Each of these teams is managed by a team leader, who are approachable, engaging, supportive, and will ensure that you are inducted into the business and project systems and processes to ensure a smooth transition into the role. You will have a time set aside each month to catch-up with your team leader on your program and discuss your achievements and development.You will feel confident working in a team who will set you up for success. Why might you consider this an opportunity to advance your career?You will have the opportunity to build on your project management skills and expand your skillset by managing multi-disciplined projects and the opportunity to get your boots on the ground and to travel to various locations within the state for the delivery of your projects.This role is truly flexible and can be based from any of our regional locations (or Perth) but rest-assured no matter which location you choose, there is a close team in a supportive work environment of people that want you to succeed and you will have the right support network around you to make sure that happens.Once you have settled into the team, subject to operational requirements, our business adopts flexible work options that can be discussed with you team leader, which may include working from home days, rostered days off. Key skills and experience:Ideally, we are looking for someone with a solid project management background in the engineering or construction field or you might come from a Civil or Trades background with supervisory experience and a willingness to learn project management.In addition, you may have experience withTendering and contract award processesContractor ManagementConstruction experience including quality & HSE site inspectionsContract administration processesStakeholder managementWorking in and around Aboriginal CommunitiesAboriginal Cultural awareness skillsBenefits:Appropriate travel allowancesCertain regional locations may attract additional benefitsApply: This role will ideally be based in Broome, Karratha or Perth so please select your preferred location upon submitting your resume.Applications close 14th February 2024. As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplaceDiversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website