Senior Operational Project Manager

East Gippsland Water provide an essential service to customers across our region, priding ourselves on our workplace culture of collaboration, innovation, authenticity and accountability. If you want to apply your skills and develop a career in a customer-focused industry, we would like to hear from you.

About the role

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Service Delivery team based in Bairnsdale. In this position you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of operational projects within Service Delivery and ensuring their appropriate delivery within the Project Management Framework. 

Projects will range from simple to minor to some medium projects, as well as those funded by operational expenditure.

The Senior Operations Project Manager will engage with Service Delivery teams and the Capital Planning team to ensure projects are prioritised and delivered in alignment with stakeholder expectations. The Operational Project team will also provide guidance and support for the effective and efficient project management of various smaller projects, typically involving asset renewals.

About you

The ideal candidate would have the ability to adopt and display East Gippsland Waters trademark values and behaviours, along with the commitment to providing a quality essential service to the community.

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong strategic, people and leadership skills.
• Experience in delivering and managing projects with specialisation in water and recycled water treatment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with key stakeholders
• Operations experience combined with a sound knowledge of engineering principles of water supply systems, water treatment processes and the design, operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
• The ability to think analytically and apply attention to detail when adopting a methodical approach to problem solving
• Proficiency in preparing budgets and timelines
• A results focused approach to consistently deliver successful outcomes whilst managing peak activity
• A positive attitude towards personal and professional development

Apply now!

We invest heavily in the development of our people, and this is an exciting opportunity for the right person to apply their existing experience and build a career in a high-growth industry full of unique challenges.

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You can obtain a full position description below, or find out more by calling our People, Safety & Culture team on (03) 5150 4444 or via email at vacancies@egwater.vic.gov.au

Applications must include a resume and cover Letter outlining how you can contribute the success of our organisation with reference to the selection criteria contained within the position description. 

Applications close Tuesday 17 September 2024

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace, East Gippsland Water supports a positive work-life balance with consideration to flexible work arrangements and strongly encourages applications from experienced women and men, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+, First Nations People, and culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with communities in which we live and work. 

Remunerations for this role will be dependant upon candidate skills, experience and qualifications.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical and a National Police Check.