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

Reporting to Program Manager Urban Water Planning & Development this is a 12 month, full time contract role. As the Program Analyst you will be responsible for coordinating effective development & delivery for a portfolio of projects in the Urban Water Planning and Development Team’s work program with a key focus on reporting, governance, scheduling, risk management and financial management to meet required program milestones and stakeholder expectations.

• Supports the Program Manager to maintain the master schedule and defines contributing projects, including sequencing, dependences, delivery arrangements and resourcing requirements.
• Develops frameworks to schedule and monitor works program, team budgets and performance reporting frameworks.
• Planning, coordinating and delivery of tasks and activities within the program to meet project outcomes, timeframes and budgets under the direction of the Program Manager and/or UWPD Project Managers.
• Preparation of high quality, timely and accurate program status reports to various internal and external governance forums.
• Delivers continuous improvement initiatives to improve program risk management, management of dependencies, reporting, resourcing, financial management and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage procurement administration activities and support UWPD project managers with procurement activities & assessments.
• Tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience, which demonstrates aptitude and capability in program coordination or delivery.
• Demonstrated program coordination skills and experience.
• Demonstrated expertise leading continuous improvement activities.
• Strong financial estimate, budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
• Strong risk identification, assessment and control capabilities.
• Developed reporting and governance capabilities
• Strong analytical, problem solving and process analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience with capital program delivery, would be well regarded.
• Water industry experience, would be well regarded.

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, LGBTIQ+ 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

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Thursday 5th June at 11:55pm AEST