Position Overview
- Permanent, Full-time opportunity
- True hybrid working – work from home and our Mitcham office
- $181,800 per annum inclusive of 12% superannuation
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
The Senior Project Manager – Major Projects is responsible for the planning, procurement, contract management and delivery of a portfolio of complex infrastructure projects across Yarra Valley Water’s capital program. The role provides technical and project leadership to Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with scope, budget, schedule and quality requirements.
Drawing on extensive experience managing major construction and engineering contracts, the Senior Project Manager oversees contractor performance, risk management, stakeholder engagement and project governance across multiple concurrent projects. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the role provides expert advice and leadership to support successful project outcomes, operational readiness and the long-term objectives of Yarra Valley Water.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist guidance to Project Managers on planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover aspects to ensure successful project integration and interface outcomes
- Provide technical support to the team including review of key documents such as drawings, specification, tender packages, tender evaluation and contract documentation
- Apply technical and commercial expertise to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement areas across a range of projects.
- Develop project delivery strategies in conjunction with Project Managers and various teams within Yarra Valley Water to ensure best for community outcomes on projects
- Champion good project governance in accordance with Yarra Valley Water’s Enterprise Delivery Framework, including the preparation of high-quality Business Cases, Project Management Plans, RAID registers and other key project management documents
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery partners. Support the sustainable and efficient delivery of high-quality assets through effective engagement with consultants and contractors and promote best-practice stakeholder and community engagement.
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What we’re Looking for
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Demonstrated experience delivering major water infrastructure and/or large-diameter pipeline projects through the design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases, with a strong understanding of associated engineering, operational and stakeholder requirements and applied knowledge of the various construction techniques, for temporary and permanent works.
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Advanced expertise in project management practices, including cost, risk and schedule management on large projects.
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Expertise in contract management including commercial acumen, contract negotiation and superintendency across various contract types, such as Construct Only, Design and Construct, Early Contractor Involvement and Collaborative contracting models.
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Resilience and adaptability in complex environments, with a focus on delivering improved customer experiences, high-quality assets, and value for money
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Valid Victorian Driver’s License
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A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Process)
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.
- $181,800 per annum inclusive of 12% superannuation
- Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
- Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office.
- 16 weeks paid parental leave.
- 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, illness, wellbeing and mental health needs.
- 5 days paid reproductive leave which can be used for experiencing symptoms or undergoing procedures associated with issues such as menopause, menstruation, endometriosis, PCOS, prostate health, or IVF.
- 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: Wednesday 24th June 2026
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 03 9872 2599 or email [email protected].
If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email [email protected].
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.
