Position overview

• Permanent, Full-Time opportunity
• $176,505 Total Remuneration Package (inclusive of 11.5% superannuation)

The Role
The Delivery Lead is accountable for planning, prioritising, scheduling, resourcing, and delivering the approved annual Portfolio of work for the assigned Service Futures Neighbourhood.

Portfolio management includes overseeing projects, programs and BAU support activities.

This is a great opportunity to showcase your expertise in various aspects of Portfolio management skills. We encourage out of the box thinking, and the role is certainly not just limited to dependency management (inter/ intra Projects and Programs of work), scheduling and reporting on progress, risks and issues. The role is suited to someone who has hands on experience in proactively resolving risks, handling escalations, mentoring team members and supporting them.

You will be a valued member of the Divisions leadership team, contributing to the development of the forward work program, and will enjoy fostering a high performing, collaborative and constructive culture.

About us
We're on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We're one of Australia's largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria's population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.

Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you'll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.

We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.

Your key responsibilities

• Engage with the CPMO to assist with resource management for project managers.
• Act as the primary escalation point for portfolio-level risks, issues, and dependencies, working with stakeholders to drive resolution.
• Monitor and report on portfolio performance, ensuring transparency on project status, risks, and financials.
• Working closely with Head of Delivery on potential people impacts and the required change management support to deliver the Portfolio.
• Ensuring portfolio, program and project management standards and ensure processes are followed as per the Enterprise Delivery Framework.
• Facilitate portfolio governance, risk management, and financial oversight to optimize resource allocation and delivery efficiency. Coordinating and facilitating events and workshops - showcasing and celebrating the achievements of the Division.
• Working closely with the Divisional manager and their leadership team to handle all aspects of Portfolio management. Serve as a key member of the leadership team within the Delivery Practice, driving continuous improvement in delivery processes and enhancing practice capabilities.

What we're looking for

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Business or Business Management
• Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, PRINCE2Agile, PMI or other)
• Experience in a similar Portfolio or Program management role.
• Experience in the development and establishment of scheduling and dependency management processes and standards.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated people and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional risk management, escalation handling and mitigation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.

To view the full position description, click HERE.

Why Yarra Valley Water?
We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow - both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.

• $176,505 Total Remuneration Package (inclusive of 11.5% superannuation)
• Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
• $650 home office set up allowance for eligible employees
• Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office
• 14 weeks paid leave parental leave
• 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause
• Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave

To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE.

Did you know?
Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, 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
Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.
Closing date: Tuesday, 11th March 2025
This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.

We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI+ community, and people from all cultural backgrounds. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact us via email [email protected]

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.