Western Port Program Manager

**Who are we?**:
We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

**The role**:
Supporting the Treatment Plants Delivery manager, this position will responsible for the delivery of major projects at South East Water, with the primary focus on the Western Port Region. You will take the lead on the management of major upgrades through the project lifecycle.
Key accountabilities will be, but not limited to:

- Manage the overall program of works for the Western Port Region
- Manage projects through the full project planning and delivery lifecycle
- Plan and select the delivery model tailored to meet the project objectives and needs
- Collate and prepare all project documentation for procurement and delivery, and manage external partners (consultants) to assist with this work
- Manage the development of the project contract,
- Manage the procurement process from planning handover to contract award
- Manage the commercial contracts in place for delivery of the projects
- Manage and maintain detailed project information, report on project costs, undertake financial and schedule forecasting, and review and assess claims and variations
- Ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time and budget, and to the intent of the design and specifications and contract
- Manage, monitor and audit construction of projects

**Who are you?**:
To be successful in this position, you must have extensive experience in a similar role, along with;
- Relevant engineering qualifications, and significant delivery experience
- CPEng or equivalent
- Extensive understanding and knowledge in treatment plant infrastructure
- Experience in a range of delivery models and contracts, with a strong collaborative mind set for performance based relationship contracting
- High level design experience
- Understand commercial contracts
- Excellent negotiation skills, and strong written and verbal communication
- Demonstrated strong project management skills, with demonstrated leadership and a high level of personal motivation

**What's in it for you?**:

- A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, leave purchasing and RDO options.
- 14 weeks paid parental leave for all parents and paid super on unpaid parental leave
- A range of benefits, including free on-site parking and cultural leave.
- A great culture working in collaborative teams with strong work ethics.
- Career focused learning and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives.
- Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront views.

**We're for everyone**:
We do meaningful work, but how we do it is just as important. We’re here to help people live well, protect the environment, and keep healthy water and resources accessible and affordable for all. We know to make a positive difference we need to support our people to be their very best. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of how we work. But it’s our people’s collective ambition, authenticity and differences that bring our culture to life.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. Everyone brings a unique voice and a refreshing perspective that keeps us innovating. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers. Even though we’re all different, we still share a common goal to deliver healthy water for life.

**Keen to make an impact?**: