Lead Project Manager

The Bendigo Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) is embarking on a major multi-million-dollar upgrade to secure sustainable, reliable wastewater services for the next 50 years. We are seeking a Lead Project Manager to drive delivery of this critical project, overseeing contract negotiation, design review, construction, and stakeholder management. This is a unique opportunity to lead a skilled team, manage complex infrastructure works, and play a key role in shaping the future of wastewater treatment for the Bendigo community.

• Lead project delivery including design review, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring the project is delivered with safety as a core value.
• Deliver on scope, budget and timeframes, ensuring the project is completed to specification, within the approved budget, and to agreed deadlines.
• Manage people and relationships, leading the project team, coordinating internal and external resources, and maintaining strong stakeholder and client engagement.
• Oversee governance and risk, handling project reporting, managing commercial and program claims, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Drive quality and improvement, embedding Quality Assurance practices and seeking opportunities to optimise processes throughout delivery.

• A tertiary degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• 10 plus years' experience in the field of Project Management
• Specialist knowledge and experience in managing large construction projects
• Commercial, contractual and technical knowledge relevant to construction projects within the wastewater industry.

Salary: $142,905 - $162,360 + Superannuation. The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 6. Salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.

For further information please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at Jessica.dore@coliban.com.au.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB 7 October 2025.

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 and are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. 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 Jessica.dore@coliban.com.au. Please indicate any adjustments you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for. Applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.