Water Security

7 days ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Barwon Water Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
Program Lead - Water Security
  • Critical infrastructure program leadership role, future focused
  • Community Values centric organisation
  • Flexible & hybrid working options

Are you a big picture thinker, someone who brings strategic outcomes to life in a technically complex environment? Barwon Water is currently looking for you

About the role

In this role, you'll lead the planning and delivery of multiple externally led work streams associated with the lead the investigation, planning and implementation of a future state-scale south central water grid augmentation.

A highly regarded leader, you understand the value of a constructive partnership, effectively leading internal relationships, and key external stakeholders. You'll lead a small team of technical professionals, providing strategic and technical advice to internal and external partners to collaborate and deliver outcomes that ensure our region's long-term water security.

Representing Barwon Water in sector discussions your work will support our Strategy 2030, drive innovation to make a real impact on our community's future.

About You

With strong communications and relationship skills, you're an influencer of others, someone comfortable presenting to key stakeholders across the business and beyond focusing on strategic ambitions.  You're able to translate complex technical information to suit your audience without losing the key messages.

An experienced leader of multidisciplinary teams, you're adept at influencing colleagues and  collaborators.  You're passionate to deliver real change and benefit to the organisation and broader community.

With a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, together with your experience in project management and water supply and infrastructure, you'll be either eligible or a registered engineer.

About us

Barwon Water is Victoria's largest regional urban water corporation, with more than 110 years' experience in delivering world-class water, sewerage and recycled water services to our customers and community. We're a pivotal player in the region's ongoing social, economic and environmental prosperity.

We care about where we live and work, and we're always looking for like-minded people to join our team.

Why join us?

We value your professional growth. We embrace diversity. We value fairness and equal opportunity.

We're flexible and know the importance of work/life balance. If you're a parent or caregiver, studying or have other needs, we can support you with flexible work hours and leave options.

Our work requires more than just engineering and scientific solutions. We're learning from the tens of thousands of years of knowledge and insight from Traditional Custodians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

Get in touch

Does this opportunity sound like it might be a good fit for you?

Ready to apply? Submit your cover letter and resume now.

Enquiries to Peter Morgan, Head of Asset Planning, on

Applications close Sunday, 12 October 2025.

We lead. We learn. We deliver. We care about a better future.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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