Project Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Central Highlands Water Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Central Highlands Water is a major regional employer, and we want you to join us

About us

At CHW we provide drinking water, sewerage, trade waste and recycled water services to residents and businesses in the Central Highlands region of Victoria. We are a public sector employer with a proud history spanning more than 150 years of supporting regional prosperity through service excellence.

Central Highlands Water is a growing business which strives to create a thriving and sustainable region by providing the highest quality water related service to our diverse customer base. This opportunity is a vital role to shape the future of how our services support our community.

To learn more about CHW and how our everyday people contribute to the Central Highlands region of Victoria, visit our website, or check out our LinkedIn or Instagram pages

The opportunity

CHW's Urban Water Strategy is a key planning tool in delivering safe and sustainable water and wastewater services for our cities and towns now and into the future. The strategy is developed in consultation with our stakeholders and community. It aims to support resilient and liveable communities while balancing social, environmental and economic costs and benefits across the water cycle.

The primary objective of the role is to lead the coordination and development of the Urban Water Strategy.

About you

Safety is our No. 1 priority, and we expect you will actively contribute to and foster a 'safety first' culture that supports our aspiration of zero harm. This means you care deeply about the physical and psychological safety of people so that our team return home in great shape at the end of the day.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

  • Proven ability to utilise professional judgement to plan, organise, prioritise and deliver projects.
  • Understanding of water resource management issues and associated risk management practices and infrastructure planning processes.
  • Demonstrated experience working within broad based teams, leading working groups, participating in project-based environments or working across multiple teams and organisations.
  • Strong understanding of the principles that underpin community consultation processes, customer engagement plans and effective stakeholder management.
  • Demonstrated experience in the preparation of quality written reports, visual presentations and graphical representations for a wide range of audiences.

What's in it for you?

Working for one of the region's largest employers you will be part of an organisation that is high achieving, cohesive and always striving for better customer outcomes. We're full of "everyday people" that are great to work with and reflect our community We're offering a supportive environment and offer a huge range of employee options and benefits.

There's the option of work hybrid, including a mix of being in our office in Ballarat, as well as the flexibility to work from home. Other benefits include accrued time off, generous leave options, professional development, industry collaboration, health and wellbeing programs and a supportive management team.

At CHW you will:

  • Have access to training and development opportunities that will further develop your knowledge and skills.
  • Be part of an organisation that strongly promotes work life balance, flexibility, safety and wellbeing.
  • Work in an organisation that makes a difference to our community.
  • Be part of an organisation that cares about you, your safety and wellbeing.

How to apply

If you want to make a positive impact through meaningful work and have the energy, courage and ideas to take on a challenge, we'd love to hear from you To submit your application, click on APPLYto be redirected to our website and for a copy of the Position Description. While you are on our website, take a look around. You won't be disappointed

  • Please ensure you provide a cover letter and your resume.
  • You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Have questions?

For a confidential chat about the role, please contact Stephanie Burzacott on

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 17 September 2025.

  • Please note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, fitness to work, qualifications, work history, work visa, misconduct and police record history.
  • This role may be subject to a probation period.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact Stephanie Burzacott.

If you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please email

At CHW we are dedicated to supporting our team's physical and mental wellbeing. We offer flexible and hybrid working opportunities. We assist our team to develop, as people and as leaders. We value diversity and inclusion - our workforce is a place where the melding of a range of views and perspectives is celebrated.


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