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
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager to lead our Capital Works Portfolio. Reporting to the General Manager Works Delivery, the role is accountable for overseeing the planning, delivery and safe execution of all maintenance and minor capital field work across Water Supply, Sewerage, Drainage, Waterways and Catchments for Melbourne Water, ensuring optimisation of internal and external resources, and efficiency of delivery. Achieving on-time and on-budget performance, by managing resources across programs of work to deliver best for organisation outcomes.
This includes constructing an environmentally sustainable portfolio of projects to enable Melbourne Water to continue to meet its service delivery to customers and meet associated obligations and aspiration of the organisation and its stakeholders safely, cost effectively, and meets defined performance and quality outcomes.
- Project management at a high level, developing and executing delivery strategies of the minor project's portfolio.
- Managing the tender process and program of works in construction, as well as understanding program and project safety, implementing intervention strategies as required.
- Setting up effective stakeholder relationships, efficiently managing internal and external approvals processes.
- Help to foster a culture of Health, Safety & Wellbeing.
- The successful applicant will be deemed a SOCI critical worker.
- A valid Driver’s Licence is required as this role includes travel, an operational works vehicle is provided.
About you:
- You will have experience in leading large geographically dispersed teams of project managers, and a passion for driving culture and strategic process improvements. You will foster a high-performance culture by setting clear goals, holding people accountable and managing performance.
- Be exceptional at communication, relationship management, with the ability to influence other senior leaders to achieve business outcomes, amongst conflicting project priorities.
- Have extensive skills and experience in the delivery of field-based maintenance and minor capital programs including a varied understanding of alternative project delivery models.
- A sound understanding of project and program governance (engagement and approval processes), probity and confidentiality requirements.
For more information, please review the attached Role Mandate G3-Role Mandate-Senior Manager Minor Capital.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: Sunday 12th 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.
