Senior Project Managers

Position Description

Senior Project Manager

It's an exciting time to join

We're transforming the way we do business with significant investment in customer, digital and business innovation, re-

designing our infrastructure to service communities for generations to come and pursuing a circular economy so we can

not only reduce our environmental footprint but also reduce energy costs to keep customer bills affordable. We're also

engaging communities to achieve better outcomes and supporting our incredibly talented and valued leaders and people.

Organisational Context

east Victoria across an area of 20,000 square kilometres. The service delivery area is bound by Corryong, Yarrawonga,

Benalla, and Dartmouth. We operate 21 water treatment facilities and 22 wastewater treatment plants that service most

towns across the region. Over 200 full time equivalent staff are employed at our centres in Wodonga, Wangaratta, Benalla,

Yarrawonga, Corryong, Beechworth, Mount Beauty, and Myrtleford.

Our operations are overseen by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) on behalf of the

Minister for Water, and the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) on behalf of the Treasurer. We continue to invest in

innovative and long-term capital projects which contribute to the health and well-being of current and future generations.

Our Commitment to Health and Safety

free from bullying and harassment for all employees, contractors, customers and visitors. We prioritise the health, safety

(physical and psychological) and wellbeing of all staff and customers.

Our Mindsets

At

where our people are aligned with our business direction, proud of their contribution to business performance, and own a

culture that is centred on the following mindsets:

• Committed to advancing and supporting people to succeed.

• Consistent in interactions with people and in applying processes.

• Provide empathy for people and be willing to place oneself in another person's position.

• Accountable for one's own actions and responsibilities and playing your part for the success of the

organisation.

• Cooperative with others to work towards the Corporation's common goals.

Position Objectives

The Senior Project Manager:

• Leads the delivery of high complexity projects and programs within the Corporation's Capital Program.
• Contributes to capital investment decisions to address the current and future servicing needs and challenges of our

region including climate change, population growth, and ongoing regulatory compliance.

• Plays a leading role in the ongoing development of technical and project management documentation.
• Provides support and advice to the Corporation so that it can make informed decisions regarding urban water and

wastewater needs.

• Provides support and mentoring to colleagues.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Leading multiple high complexity projects concurrently through all aspects of the Project Management Framework

with systematic and documented planning, design, implementation, commissioning, verification, and start-up

activities.

• Developing the Corporation's capital infrastructure projects and programs in accordance with required regulatory

frameworks, standards, guidelines, codes of practice, procedures, and review processes.

• Ensuring the Capital Program remains informed by liaising and reporting on project time, resourcing, and cost

performance and assisting the Coordinator Capital Delivery - West with program reporting as required.

• Developing and delivering Capital Program budgets.
• Obtaining and leading project resources including teams of multi-disciplinary professionals to deliver the projects

within the Capital Program.

• Leading high-criticality community and stakeholder consultation to obtain timely approvals and negotiate positive

outcomes for the Corporation.

• Providing expertise and experience in construction procurement activities including the development of tender

documents and evaluation of tender responses for conformity against defined requirements.

• Independently administering complex contracts based on a high degree of expertise whilst acting in the role of the

Superintendent's Representative.

• Providing guidance and support to other project managers as needed.
• Delivering short, medium, and long-term plans to support the delivery of the Capital Investment Program.
• Coordinating the development of technical specifications, engineering standards and contract requirements for

capital projects.

• Contributing to the ongoing development of the organisation's project management documentation.

Organisational Relationships

This role reports to the Team Leader Capital Delivery and liaises with all internal stakeholders, external stakeholders, peers

in water corporations or local government, government agencies and members of the public.

Accountability and Extent of Authority

• Authority to act under Senior Project Manager delegated authority within

Delegation Schedule 1 – Water Act 1989, Schedule 2 – Legislation, Regulation and Other Instruments, and Schedule

3 – Financial Authority Delegations.

• Accountable to the Coordinator Capital Delivery - West and required to fulfill the objectives of the position and

manage resources to ensure the attainment of objectives independent of direct management supervision.

• Accountable for the timely, effective, and compliant provision of capital delivery.
• Authorised to make decisions in accordance with the Corporation's policies, budget, objectives, and legislative

requirements.

• Represent the organisation on external working groups, committees, community reference groups. Required to

convey accurate information, analyse information and debate on points of relevance to the area of expertise as

directed.

• Decisions and actions taken may have a substantial effect on

perception of

Judgement and Decision Making

• Use appropriate guidelines and procedures to independently solve problems of a complex nature by

analysing options and providing recommendations.

• Ensure ethics underpins and defines the values and principles that shape the decisions made.
• Where methods, procedures and processes lack definition the incumbent is expected to contribute to

their development and adaption.

• Use sound judgement when dealing with the public, contractors, consultants, and other organisations.
• At times the role will be required to make instantaneous decisions relevant to engineering projects. A high degree

of independence and the ability to assess several alternative courses of action and recommend a preferred option is

required.

• Carry out the role of Superintendent's Representative on high value contracts, including acting as an agent of the

Corporation and an independent certifier.

• Ensure project and program planning is informed by robust engineering analysis and stakeholder consultation.

Specialist Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of OHS legislation and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge in relation to project management and delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Ability to utilise systematic analysis and evaluation of infrastructure problems to translate stakeholder needs into

engineering design parameters and specifications suitable for public construction procurement.

• Sound working knowledge of the Water Act 1989, Planning and Environment Act 1987, Occupational Health and

Safety Act 2004, Safe Drinking Water Act 2011 and the Environment Protection Act 2017 and associated

regulations.

• Excellent understanding of engineering principles, standards and construction practices.
• Ongoing commitment to continued professional development.
• Demonstrated understanding of delivering large multidisciplinary design and construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience using a range of project related IT applications.
• An understanding of long-term goals of the organisation and the context in which it operates.

Management Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop project teams to achieve high performance, strong

collaboration, and quality business outcomes.

• Manage the development and delivery of high criticality projects, programs, and services in accordance with agreed

standards, timeframe, and budget.

• Ability to manage one's own time in the performance of duties to achieve goals, despite conflicting pressures and

priorities.

• Mentor other project managers to achieve project objectives while taking into consideration relevant constraints

and opportunities.

Interpersonal Skills

• Influence and gain high level cooperation, support, and assistance from a range of stakeholders in the pursuit and

achievement of specific and set objectives.

• Establish professional, productive, and trusting relationships with stakeholders.
• Advanced communication skills including consultation, conflict resolution, reconciliation, and change management

to assist in the resolution of issues and challenges.

• Ability to manage complex stakeholder engagement activities and negotiate positive outcomes for the Corporation.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project objectives and improve processes.
• Ability to collaboratively lead project teams, motivate, and develop internal and external resources.

Qualifications and Experience

• A tertiary engineering qualification recognised by Engineers Australia in a discipline relevant to the role

or tertiary qualification related to project or industry management with relevant industry experience in

delivering multiple capital projects.

• Extensive experience in design and construction delivery.
• Experience managing design consultancy and construction contracts including undertaking the role of

Superintendent's Representative.

Requirements of Employment

Employees of

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

• Ensure the Health, Safety and Wellbeing of yourself and others.
• Support the implementation of the business' HS&W Management System and safe work practices, through high

levels of positive role modelling.

• Adhere to

training.

• Report all incidents regardless of the severity and participate in incident debriefs.
• Take all reasonable actions to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in the workplace.
• Proactively focus on your physical and mental wellbeing.

Protecting the Environment

helping our communities build resilience and adapt to climate change. This will be demonstrated through continued

emissions reduction, climate adaptation and environmental stewardship.

Data Privacy

As a Victorian government organisation,

2014 ("PDP Act"). There are 10 Information Privacy Principles ("IPPs") in the PDP Act that govern the way that North East

Water collects and handles the personal information of current and future employees and customers.

Privacy Statement can be found on our website.