Lead, Solutions

Job description:

• From $185k incl. 12% super + mobile phone allowance.
• Flexibility to WFH & the Footscray/ Sunbury office and across operational and project sites.
• Free income protection & life insurance, discounted health insurance & monthly work life balance days
• Support the development and design of the Program of Works in Major Infrastructure Program Delivery

About Greater Western Water

We're water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne's CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH.
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

In this newly created role, you will support the development and design of the Program of Works in the Major Infrastructure Program Delivery (MIPD). Be a part of the journey as Greater Western Water (GWW) looks to deliver over $3 billion worth of projects over the next 10 years see what we are working on here

Day to day you will oversee the management of technical partners, coordinate project activities with key stakeholders and project teams to ensure that (GWW) Major Works Capital Delivery Program is delivered in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

You will leverage your expertise to ensure the safety, quality, and financial success of our construction infrastructure projects, while also ensuring all commercial and compliance requirements are met.

You'll work in close collaboration with the MIPD Team Leaders and other internal partners to enhance the quality and efficiency of the project delivery pipeline. This includes managing project escalations to deliver optimal solutions and ensuring all changes and new approaches effectively mitigate risk.

Join us and apply your construction knowledge across the asset delivery lifecycle and contribute to improved capital delivery outcomes

Responsibilities

• Ensures the successful development of the GWW Major Works Capital Delivery Program, supporting the planning, design and assurance of the program pipeline, ensuring integration and alignment between project teams, asset delivery sections, and other key GWW stakeholders.
• Ensure the MIPD program pipeline of works is being developed safely, efficiently, effectively and consistently across the teams.
• Support management of the MIPD program delivery budget, schedule and risk register in line with approvals and delegation of authority.
• Work collaboratively with counterparts across Asset Delivery Lifecycle to support the allocation of the future pipeline of projects.
• Proactively manage and support the development of the project program, ensuring project teams are across all key issues.
• Ensure all work of the team members is performed in accordance with the current relevant standards, codes and legislation.
• Support the successful procurement and management of technical/design partnerships and supplier relationships in accordance with GWW requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in project development and/or design management within construction/ civil infrastructure/ operational delivery is essential.

• Outstanding communication expertise and exceptional influencing and leadership skills to build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.

• Proven experience working effectively with regulators, government stakeholders, and with community groups.

• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively to manage, prioritise and drive critical outcomes.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively to both the executive and board.

• Post graduate qualification in Project Management or Construction Management will be highly regarded.

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We're supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.

We're seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don't delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.