Wastewater Planning Project Manager

• Get the balance right with flexible working, no matter the role
• Belong, learn and grow with a team that has your back
• Contribute to a sustainable Lower Hunter for future generations

We are seeking a Wastewater Planning Project Manager to join our Planning & Engineering Group within the Customer Delivery Division.

Our Company

At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Values.

At Hunter Water we fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.

We are embarking on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Corporate Strategy.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:

Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:

• Additional Public Holidays & RDOs
• 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
• Paid Community Service Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
• Access to hybrid work and other flexible options

Health & Wellbeing benefits including:

• Fitness passport
• Access to discounted health fund and health services
• Access to the Employee Assistance program

Remuneration & Hours:

• 35 hour working week
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Base salary of up to $120,750 plus Superannuation (Any offer made will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate)

The Opportunity

As the Wastewater Planning Project Manager you will primarily be responsible for managing key projects within the Wastewater Planning team.

What you'll do:

• Provide coordination and program management for the Wet Weather Overflows Hotspots program and other programs managed by the team.
• Manage capacity assessment, condition assessment, flow gauging, risk assessment and conceptual design activities for the delivery of assets including management of consultants.
• Coordinate external consultants delivering business cases and Project Development Plans (PDPs).
• Proactively manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively manage safety, environmental and quality outcomes of projects.
• Manage project budgets and timelines including cost control and forecasting.
• Any other duties as directed or as allocated by the Manager Wastewater Planning.

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential Criteria:

• Degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent suitable professional qualifications and experience
• Demonstrated Project Management experience and skills
• Basic understanding of how wastewater networks work and the general engineering principles behind their design, operation and modelling
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to proactively involve others in identifying issues and solutions
• Excellent organisational and time management skills demonstrated through the ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Proven ability to work effectively within teams and build and maintain working relationships with diverse stakeholder groups
• Class C Driver's Licence
• Construction White Card

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in Project Management of capital delivery at Hunter Water
• Proven experience in undertaking stakeholder engagement on engineering projects
• Experience in preparing funding approval documentation or developing cost estimates
• Experience in managing resources to effectively deliver outcomes

Application Steps:

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume.

Please click to view the Position Description .

Application closing date: 27 July 2025

Contact: Stephy Davis Phone: 0438 124 169

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We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.

Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.