Project Manager

Description:

Overview of role:

Coliban Water is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead complex business transformation and improvement initiatives as part of its 'Coliban of the Future' program. This role drives operational, process, and capability uplift projects, applying Agile and Waterfall methods, business analysis, and change management to deliver lasting organisational impact.

Key Responsibilities:

As our Project Manager, you will be accountable for:

Lead complex transformation projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, using PMBOK, Prince2, and/or Agile methodologies.

Form and guide cross-functional project teams including business analysts, architects, SMEs, technology specialists, and change managers to deliver outcomes.

Manage budgets, risks, governance, and documentation across the project lifecycle, including plans, schedules, business cases, and benefit realisation tracking.

• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, facilitating stakeholder workshops, gathering requirements, and ensuring effective communication and alignment.
• Oversee procurement and vendor management, from request for proposals, through to contract delivery and quality assurance.

About you:

• Project Management Expertise. Extensive experience leading projects for large scale business change projects, including operational, technology or process organisational capability uplifts
• Certified or experienced in PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or Kanban; adept at managing timelines, budgets, resources, dependencies, and delivering large-scale business, technology, or process change projects.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills. Strong business analysis capability, able to apply human-centred, lateral, and conceptual thinking to develop fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership. Proven ability to influence, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and build strong relationships across complex organisations; skilled in facilitating workshops and presenting to senior leaders.
• Technical & Tool Proficiency – Experienced in MS Teams, Visio, PowerPoint, Gantt charts, project management software, and Agile delivery techniques.

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 5 $123,391 - $139,851 + 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 or via email at

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB 12 November 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 or via email at

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.