Overview of role:
The Assets & Operations Group is focussed on ensuring the organisation remains adaptive and ahead of the climate and population changes by harnessing innovation, effective management of water resources together with the strategic planning and building of infrastructure.

The Project Manager is accountable for delivering a broad program of projects that support the Infrastructure Group’s objectives, ensuring compliance with budget, timeline, and quality standards, as well as relevant legislation and internal governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Ensuring assigned projects are delivered to specification.

Undertake project evaluations, investigations and feasibility analysis.

Preparing all documentation required and ensuring the documentation meets the required standards.

Ensuring efficient and effective resource management.

Ensuring all stakeholders are engaged and expectations managed.

Ensuring all project risks are managed and business improvements are identified and actioned as required.

About you:

Demonstrated ability to establish and manage complex projects, establish project teams, project budgets and forecasts and timeframes (substantial experience required).

Proven record in management and delivery of complex projects, applying sound and appropriate engineering principles and practices including management of work schedules and budgets.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships as well as effectively consult, influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve win/win outcomes.

Tertiary qualification in an appropriate engineering or scientific discipline preferably postgraduate level or postgraduate qualification in Project Management.

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 12/6/2025

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.