Who we are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a backyard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra, we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

About the Role

This nine month fixed term contract will be based from our North East Regional Office in Croydon. The role will require you to travel to field sites within Greater Melbourne in the North and East, and will have an allocated operational work vehicle. Reporting to the Senior Manager Minor Capital, this is a pivotal role within the Minor Capital Team. As the Area Lead Program Delivery Lower Yarra you will be responsible for conducting continuous improvement, and facilitation of minor capital programs and projects, within allocated budgets. This will include:

• Lead the development and implementation of best practice minor capital techniques and processes in driving the business forward.
• Manage and coordinate a large portfolio of projects at varying stages (up to 100) being managed by Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and Project Officers.
• Managing the programme's budget, monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realised benefits as the programme progresses
• Contribute to investigations and reviews and provide technical advice and direction as required on minor capital parameters including appropriate management and use of Melbourne Water’s incident management processes.

For more information please review the Role Mandate:  Role Mandate -Area Lead Program Delivery.pdf

About you:

• You have extensive Leadership and management skills, including experience in managing and leading project managers.
• You are a passionate and proactive safety leader with a personal commitment to injury prevention and improving Health and Safety procedures, policies and plans.
• Extensive skills and experience in the delivery of field-based minor capital projects including a varied understanding of alternative project delivery models. 
• Ability to build highly effective strategic relationships with external stakeholders, traditional owner groups, service providers and the community to support the delivery of Melbourne Water strategies and complex programs of work.
• An understanding of project and program governance (engagement and approval processes), probity and confidentiality requirements.

Why join us:

At Melbourne Water, we care about water and all life that springs from it.

Our people are fuelled by passion, and with safety at the forefront, we have an unwavering sense of purpose, and are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We walk the talk when it comes to flexible working – but that’s not all. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning permeates everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and care deeply for public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive an application and learn if you could be a great fit.

How to Apply

To apply for this nine month fixed term contract please click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Monday 5^th May 2025 at 11:55pm AEST