Senior Project Manager

Our Organisation

At Melbourne Water, we have a deep appreciation for water and our work plays a crucial role in enhancing Melbourne's renowned lifestyle. We are dedicated to providing exceptional drinking water, ensuring outstanding sewerage services, integrating drainage systems seamlessly, fostering resilience to flooding, and enhancing waterways and land for greater community engagement. As a team, we are proud to contribute to making greater Melbourne an extraordinary place to live.

The Role

As a Senior Project Manager, reporting to the Portfolio Manager, you will be based in our Docklands office and will ensure all allocated projects within the Program are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, to budget and meet the functional requirements. Your key responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple, complex projects within the capital program by implementing best practice systems, processes and procurement methodologies.
• Applying project management, change management, and interpersonal skills to projects that hold strategic significance for Melbourne Water and key stakeholders. These projects typically involve large numbers and intricate engagement models.
• Championing social procurement, multiple benefits and carbon reduction as key drivers within your projects
• Fostering a proactive safety culture.
• Meticulously overseeing cost, budget, schedule, and quality in alignment with MCD business objectives, encompassing the execution of high-risk, high-value, and complex projects.

Salary Level: Hay Grade 17 

For more information, please see the attached PD:  G3_Role_Mandate_-_Senior_Project_Manager_(Medium_Risk_Capital).pdf

Your Skills and Experience

• Extensive expertise in the construction industry.
• Extensive knowledge and proven expertise in designing and constructing large multi-disciplinary projects. Substantial experience in (end to end) project management, handling multiple concurrent projects or programs, effectively managing technical, environmental, social, and reputational impacts, and successfully negotiating and resolving commercial, contractual, and industrial relations issues.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and management of various contract delivery models including the management of multiple stakeholders in the complex contractual arrangements across both design and construction functions.
• Proven consultation and negotiation skills, proven ability to build relationships and influence and communicate effectively about complex or sensitive subjects of strategic importance at all levels.
• A tertiary degree in Engineering  
• Competency-based project management certification with a relevant local or international professional organization (desirable only)
• Medical, Qualification Check, Police Check

Operational vehicle provided for the role

Culture at Melbourne Water

• At Melbourne Water, we cherish a culture that embraces flexibility, creates positive impact, promotes growth and development, and values people. Melbourne Water is committed to flexibility in the workplace, with the type of flexibility being dependent on the nature of the role. Recognizing the value of work-life balance benefits both Melbourne Water and our customers.
• You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by being part of a passionate team that engages in meaningful work enhancing the quality of life in Melbourne.
• We embrace learning and encourage the challenging of the status quo, facilitating continuous growth. Melbourne Water offers a range of learning and development opportunities, from formal programs to digital content and interactive sessions, as well as the chance to visit our sites and witness our initiatives firsthand.
• We prioritize the importance of our people, who form the foundation of everything we do. Our team members are known for their warmth, inclusivity, and welcoming nature.

How to apply

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Closing date: Wednesday 13th March at 11:55pm AEST