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 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 the Area Lead – Maribyrnong, this full‑time permanent/fixed term position sits within the Minor Capital Delivery team. As the Project Manager – Delivery, you will be instrumental in achieving business outcomes through the effective delivery of the capital program natural resource management and civil projects on time and within budget. 

About You

Your responsibilities will include:

• Extensive Project management experience including, reviewing and preparing project Plans (Safety Quality Environment), forecasting and negotiating budgets and assessing resourcing requirements. 
• Ability to lead and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills
• Maturity and judgement necessary to contribute to complex decision making and risk management
• Proactive and solution driven approach
• Ability to pivot and apply sound project management process to minor civil and water construction as well as adapt to non-traditional and unconventional projects from time to time.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement, problem-solving ability, and capacity to manage competing priorities
• Experience within Natural Resource Management (NRM), land management and/or waterway management *highly desirable
• Current Working With Children Check

Please note a Current full Victorian Driver’s License is required for this role.

For more information, please review the attached position description:  Position Description - Project Manager (Delivery Maribyrnong).pdf

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, neurodivergent 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: Sunday the 21^st of June at 5:00pm AEST