Project Manager, Community Sewerage Program

Position overview

• 12-Month Maximum-Term, Full-Time opportunity
• $100, $116,951.21 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Applicants who hold the relevant Chartered Credential (Engineers Australia) may be eligible for up to $135,329.40 pa

About us

We're on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We're one of Australia's largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria's population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.

Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you'll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.

We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.

The Role

Yarra Valley Water is seeking a skilled Project Manager to deliver essential sewerage infrastructure as part of our Community Sewerage Program, from design through to commissioning. This role ensures projects align with Yarra Valley Water's strategic objectives, customer needs, and regulatory obligations.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of sewerage projects in line with Yarra Valley Water's policies and procedures
• Lead all aspects of project delivery, including community engagement and promotion of sewer connections
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders to ensure "best for community" outcomes
• Handle sensitive public and customer enquiries about sewerage services
• Provide accurate Preliminary Servicing Advice and input into servicing strategies
• Review and provide feedback on sewer asset designs
• Deliver timely project status and financial reports
• Contribute to team and process improvements across the division
• Uphold Yarra Valley Water's safety standards and proactively support a strong organisational culture
• Collaborate with internal teams and respond to audit and planning needs

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in Civil Construction
• Relevant Degree level qualification in Engineering (Mandatory)
• Degree in Project Management or equivalent (Highly desirable)
• Demonstrated understanding of sewer systems both gravity and pressure
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles of project management, contract management and tendering procedures
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles of effective quality assurance
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Environmental Protection Act.
• High level of written, verbal and negotiation skills
• Ability to identify and manage internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with GIS software such as QGIS or GeoMedia and sewer network modelling software such as Infoworks ICM would be highly regarded
• Valid Victorian drivers licence, mandatory

To view the full position description, click HERE.

Why Yarra Valley Water?

We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow – both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.

• $100, $116,951.21 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Applicants who hold the relevant Chartered Credential (Engineers Australia) may be eligible for up to $135,329.40
• Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
• $650 home office set up allowance for eligible employees
• Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office
• 14 weeks paid leave parental leave
• 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause
• Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave

To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE.

Did you know?

Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

How to apply

Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.

Closing date: Monday, 1st September 2025

This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.

We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people of all cultural backgrounds. If you need this information in an accessible format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please call or email If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.