Program Manager

**Job Number**:

- 978758

**Work type**:

- Permanent Full Time

**Location**:

- Melbourne - Docklands

**Categories**:

- Engineering, Environment, Health and Safety, Insurance, Risk & Compliance, Management, Property, Science, Strategy, Planning, Project Management

Our Organisation

At Melbourne Water, we have a deep appreciation for water and the beauty of life. Our work plays a crucial role in enhancing Melbourne's renowned lifestyle. We are dedicated to providing exceptional drinking water, ensuring outstanding sewerage services, integrating drainage systems seamlessly, fostering resilience to flooding, and enhancing waterways and land for greater community engagement. As a team, we are proud to contribute to making greater Melbourne an extraordinary place to live.

The Role

Major Capital Delivery team delivers capital program of works for Melbourne Water which includes asset upgrades, renewals of the aging infrastructure and building new structures to support our core services related to water supply, sewerage treatment and transfer, drainage as well as flood protection.
Our projects are multidisciplinary in nature and quite complex. We utilise a variety of delivery models to make sure we deliver value for money to our customers.

As the Program Manager (Medium Risk Capital) within Major Capital Delivery, you'll be based at our offices in Docklands, and work closely with the Portfolio Manager to execute strategies, ensuring safe delivery of capital projects. You'll also provide leadership and development for project engineers/managers.

Your key responsibilities include:

- Formulate contract delivery strategies and directly oversee tender processes. Manage project tendering, evaluation, and award determination with meticulous attention.
- Lead the coordination of internal and external stakeholders throughout project lifecycles, from tender through construction, commissioning, and handover stages.
- Collaborate closely with principal contractors to ensure construction sites are safe and operations run efficiently according to the delivery program.
- Proactively monitor construction project risks, including finance and schedules, and provide timely reports to stakeholders as needed.
- Leadership/management of up to 5 people, showcasing professional mindset and behaviour, fostering a culture aligned with company values.
- Exhibit maturity and judgment in contributing to complex decision-making, coupled with high energy to drive impactful business outcomes.

Vehicle provided to travel to various Melbourne Water sites.

Salary - Hay Grade 17

For more information, please see the attached PD: G3_Role_Mandate_-_Program_Manager_Delivery_-_(Medium_Risk_Capital).pdf

Your Skills and Experience
- Possess tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience showcasing proficiency in large capital program delivery.
- Leadership experience preferred.
- Experience in managing project teams.
- Strong project management skills, including change management and stakeholder engagement.
- Expertise in design, construction, and project management of large-scale projects.
- Demonstrated experience across the entire project lifecycle, encompassing initiation, planning, execution, and closure.
- Familiarity with governance matters and adeptness in understanding and leading them.
- Willing to complete Police and Medical Checks
- Willing to complete an Auscheck (this role is deemed critical according to the SoCI Act - please read information below)

At Melbourne Water, we provide flexible work arrangements, including hybrid (working from home), with an expectation of in-office presence two days per week.

Culture at Melbourne Water
- At Melbourne Water, we cherish a culture that embraces flexibility, creates positive impact, promotes growth and development, and values people. Melbourne Water is committed to flexibility in the workplace, with the type of flexibility being dependent on the nature of the role. Recognizing the value of work-life balance benefits both Melbourne Water and our customers.
- You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by being part of a passionate team that engages in meaningful work enhancing the quality of life in Melbourne.
- We embrace learning and encourage the challenging of the status quo, facilitating continuous growth. Melbourne Water offers a range of learning and development opportunities, from formal programs to digital content and interactive sessions, as well as the chance to visit our sites and witness our initiatives firsthand.

How to apply

Closing date: Sunday 28th April at 11:55pm AEST

Important Information

The Security of Critical Infrastructure (SoCI) Act 2018 requires Melbourne Water, as an operator of critical infrastructure, to prepare a Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP), which has been undertaken and managed by the Security and Emergency Management Team.

Melbourne Water are required to assess roles across Melbourne Water to