Overview of role:
Coliban Water provides water, sewage and reclaimed water services to 49 towns in North Central Victoria. Based in beautiful Bendigo, we are one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

As our new Concept Development Project Manager, you will undertake end to end project management from preparing comprehensive project plans through to managing consultancies to achieve project objectives.

As part of our Concept Development team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of water & wastewater infrastructure projects by designing sustainable, efficient and cost-effective assets. You will be responsible for leading project teams in developing detailed designs, tender documents and business cases to enable the wider infrastructure delivery team to tender for work.

Key Responsibilities:

As our Concept Development Project Manager, you’ll be accountable for:

• Management of allocated projects to prepare project plans.
• Prepare comprehensive project briefs and assess consultant tenders.
• Manage consultancies to ensure project objectives are met on time and to budget.
• Design Development and technical specifications for capital projects in the Capital Investment program.
• Further develop concept design into detailed solutions to obtain external approvals and allow the infrastructure Delivery team to tender for works.
• Ensure all stakeholders are identified, engaged, expectations managed and interactions build confidence in Coliban Water.

About you:

• Coliban water is a tight-knit team with a great culture. First and foremost, we’re looking for someone with well-developed interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, along with the ability to deliver project management solutions on time and to budget and specification.
• Tertiary qualification in Civil, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in project management and design development particularly in relation to the water industry.
• Valid and current Australian workers’ rights.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Learn more in the position description

Salary:

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 4, $93,548 - $112,895 + superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.

Enquiries:

For further information please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at [email protected]

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB 14 May 2025.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at [email protected].

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.