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Senior Electrical Engineer – Full Time – No Application closing date
Gippsland Water exists to deliver essential water, wastewater, and waste recovery services that support the health, safety, and wellbeing in the Gippsland community. As a key employer in our region, we play a vital role in shaping a sustainable future while driving positive outcomes for our environment, economy, and people.
We ‘re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive by offering:
- Flexible work arrangements to support your work/life balance.
- Diverse career opportunities and ongoing professional development.
- A supportive and inclusive culture where our people feel safe to bring their full and authentic self to work.
- Competitive benefits that make your professional and personal experiences rewarding.
Our focus is on building a highly skilled, customer-focused team, united by a shared purpose, to make a real difference in the community we serve.
About the role
As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll take the lead in electrical safety and standards for Gippsland Water, as well as undertaking hands on electrical design, site investigations and works supervision.
You’ll be involved with the planning, design, tendering, construction supervision and commissioning of major infrastructure capital projects, along with supervising and mentoring the electrical engineer.
With a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll drive the optimisation of our electrical assets and have an attention to detail for electrical drawings.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A tertiary qualification in electrical engineering.
- Current registration as a Professional Engineer in Victoria or eligible to obtain registration within six months.
- At least seven years electrical engineering experience in the water industry or related industry.
- Detailed knowledge of electrical standards and provision of technical advice at a high level.
- Demonstrated project management and risk management experience.
- Well-developed oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to use technical software packages for electrical engineering.
How to apply
For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Paul Jones, Manager Electrical & Energy Solutions on 0429 021 420.
Applications will be viewed as they are received.
Before applying for the position applicants should read the position description and included selection criteria. All applicants need to provide a statement addressing all selection criteria along with a copy of your current resume to be considered for this position.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.
Further information: A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers or by emailing Employment@gippswater.com.au
Position link:
Project Management Officer (PMO) – Full Time – Applications Close on Monday 9th June 2025.
Band 3, $72,912.23 – $94,710.54 per annum (plus 11.5% superannuation)
Short description
Exciting opportunity for project management professional to join our team (Full-time)
Key selling points:
- Project Management Office-Apply your expert skills in an essential service provider
- Essential Services-Directly contribute to process efficiencies and team productivity
- Collaborative team culture in high performance team- Bairnsdale, East Gippsland.
East Gippsland Water (EGW) provides an essential service to the East Gippsland region, offering an idyllic lifestyle location that is close to national parks, lakes, rivers and coastal regions.
We pride ourselves on the contribution we make to our local community, and have an opportunity for a motivated individual to make a valued contribution to the EGW team.
About the role
To ensure East Gippsland Water (EGW) achieves its objectives by:
- Assist Manager District Growth to project manage Land Development and Third-Party Works projects.
- Assistance with the coordination of developer works designs, operational assistance/testing and field auditing in accordance with EGW’s Land Development Manual.
- Facilitation and coordination of the procurement of consultants and contractors in accordance with EGW’s policies and procedures.
- Assisting in various engineering functions in the planning, delivery, operation and maintenance of assets, and related customer service;
- Managing the successful delivery of allocated projects, including planning, scoping, design, documentation, tendering, construction/contract management, delivery, testing, commissioning and acceptance of infrastructure assets.
- Utilise EGW’s project management and corporate systems to record and maintain accurate and timely progress in accordance with the relevant manuals, policies and procedures.
- Assisting with data collection, collation, input, manipulation, interpretation and reporting on various project management, asset performance and operational functions;
- Assisting with development, implementation and use of computer-based performance monitoring tools.
About you
We are look the right person with strong organisational skills to contribute to positive and effective outcomes of the Capital Delivery team. Experience working in a project management, project delivery, or complex business administration environment is essential, along with the ability to draw stakeholders together towards a common goal.
Your positive outlook and strong collaboration focus will assist you to gain cooperation from, and work effectively with, internal and external customers to deliver on our strategic commitments, and make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of projects for our community.
Apply now!
A copy of the position description providing an overview of key requirements for the role can be found linked below or by contacting our People, Safety & Culture team. Applications should include a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the position.
We welcome your application until Monday 9th June 2025.
As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace, we strongly encourage applications from experienced women and men, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+, First Nations people, culturally, and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with communities in which we live and work. Should you require assistance with our application process please contact our People, Safety & Culture team.
This position has been classified against our Enterprise Agreement as $72,912.23 – $94,710.54 per annum (plus 11.5% superannuation), dependant on candidate skills, experience and qualifications.
For further information, please visit our website, or contact our People & Culture team for more information on 03 5150 4444 or at vacancies@egwater.vic.gov.au
* Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.
Application link: EGW ELMO Cloud HR – Administration – Career – View Job – Project Management Officer
Position Description link: Position Description Project Management Officer .pdf
Project Officer – Barwon through Geelong – Full Time – Applications Close by midday Thursday 5 June 2025.
- Enjoy a great work life balance with a hybrid working model
- Full time or part time
- NRM and event management
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is a Victorian Government statutory authority whose role it is to work with and support local communities to improve sustainable land, biodiversity and water resources management, in an area stretching from its head office in Colac to Geelong, Ballarat and Peterborough.
About the opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for experience in Natural Resource Management at the ground level. Due to internal movement, we have an ongoing opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic person to support land and waterway management of the Barwon River through Geelong. The roles coordinates maintenance and enhancement of the riverbanks and adjacent reserves and delivers on community and river user needs. In this role you will liaise with river user groups seeking to pursue recreational activities and hosting events such as rowing regattas, running marathons, and canoe championships.
The role is full time however will consider 0.8 FTE. We offer flexible work arrangements and support working from home in combination with working from our main office in Colac and secondary office in Geelong. For this role you will need to be able to work in Geelong to have line of sight along the Barwon River and spend time in Colac as required with the team. The role will suit someone looking to combine their NRM and event management skills and experience.
Remuneration for the role is $69,124 – $80231 per annum depending on experience plus superannuation.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Some experience in natural resource management, environmental management, event management and a relevant diploma or degree qualification.
- Project delivery knowledge and skills and implementation capabilities.
- High level interpersonal, engagement and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Good written and oral communication skills including the ability to prepare correspondence and reports with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive, inclusive organisation culture.
- Demonstrated ability to model the CCMA’s Approach and the Victorian Public Sector values and behaviours.
What we offer
At Corangamite CMA employees enjoy a range of employee benefits including:
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Generous employment conditions including flexitime and purchased leave
- Flexible working arrangements including working a combination of office and remote working (work from home)
- Employee Assistance Program
Get in touch
For more information regarding this role and to discuss your situation, please contact Silvana Iannello, Senior Project Officer, Water Infrastructure on 0437 095 027.
To apply please send your application including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and CV to HR@ccma.vic.gov.au by midday Thursday 5 June 2025.
About Corangamite Catchment Management Authority
At Corangamite CMA our mission is “Healthy and Productive Lands and Water cared for and enjoyed by thriving Communities”. Our purpose is to be the regional leader working with land managers, communities, other organisations and governments to protect and improve the health of the region’s natural resources (water, soils, biodiversity) to improve the health and sustainable productivity of the Corangamite region.
To learn more visit us at www.ccma.vic.gov.au
At Corangamite CMA, we are building an inclusive workplace to help realise the potential of our employees, embrace our differences, and apply our diverse thinking to innovation and delivering services to Victorian communities. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Project Manager – Capital Delivery – Full Time – Applications Closing at midnight Sunday 1 June 2025
Project Manager – Capital Delivery – Full Time – Applications Closing at midnight Sunday 1 June 2025
Full Time, Ongoing
Professional Services Band D: $107,693– $118,729 per annum plus 11.5% statutory superannuation
Location: Maffra
About Southern Rural Water
Southern Rural Water (SRW) is a Victorian water corporation with nearly 170 staff, managing major dams, weirs, water licencing and more from Mallacoota through to the South Australian border. At SRW, we believe that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive and contribute to collective success. Through providing a flexible, always safe workplace and promoting employee development, we empower employees to contribute to our strategy of great value for customers and community through excellence in rural water management.
How We Support You
At Southern Rural Water, we recognise and prioritise the wellbeing and fulfillment of our staff members. Here’s what we offer to ensure a balanced and rewarding work experience:
- Embrace flexibility: We support various working arrangements including WFH, 9-day fortnights, tailor your work schedule to accommodate for school drop off and pick up hours.
- Generous leave provisions: 15 days sick leave and 14 weeks paid parental leave to support you during life’s important moments!
- Professional development: We support your growth through a range of internal and external training initiatives and offer study assistance programs to empower you to reach your full potential.
- Employee Assistance Program: Receive comprehensive support for yourself and your family through our employee assistance program.
- Salary sacrifice: Salary sacrifice options for vehicles, equipment, and superannuation to enhance your financial benefits.
- See what else we can offer you on our Careers Page!
About the Role
Southern Rural Water is currently seeking a motivated Project Manager to join our team in Maffra.
If you have a background in end-to-end project management and enjoy the variety and challenge that comes with delivering projects from concept through to completion, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Based out of our Maffra Office, The Project Manager – Capital Delivery plays a key role in the successful delivery of a broad range of capital works projects. You will be responsible for managing all stages of the project lifecycle from developing business cases and planning, through to execution and final delivery.
As the Project Manager, you will play an important role in shaping successful outcomes by taking ownership of individual projects, ensuring adherence to agreed scope, delivering projects on time and to a high standard.
As the Project Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering capital projects and programs in accordance with SRW governance processes, policies and procedures.
- Oversight of individual projects and project reporting.
- Reviewing designs and documents, including tender documents, specifications and drawings, ensuring they meet SRW project and operational requirements.
- Obtaining relevant project approvals, including relevant permits, site investigations, surveys, environmental, cultural heritage and other authority approvals.
About you
Passionate, Curious, Innovative, Creative. These are some words that describe you!
The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate some of the desired experience and abilities below:
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Business Management, Water Industry or Construction, along with relevant professional experience.
- Business Case Development
- Experience managing projects from start to finish, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, handover and closure.
- Ability to deliver projects within agreed scope, time frame, and budget constraints.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with demonstrated ability to engage with and lead stakeholder discussions and meetings.
How to Apply
Applications should be made online by clicking ‘Apply’ before midnight Sunday 1 June 2025 or by visiting our website: www.srw.com.au
Please take the time to describe how your knowledge, skills and abilities would make you a suitable candidate for this role as part of your cover letter.
A Position Description for this position can be obtained from this link.
Southern Rural Water is committed to diversity and inclusion in employment and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders, gender identities and/or sexual orientations.
Southern Rural Water acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters we work with and within, and pay respects to Elders past and present.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact: peopleandculture@srw.com.au
https://www.srw.com.au/more/careers
Manager Water Supply – East – Full Time – Applications closing on midnight Sunday 1 June 2025
Full Time Ongoing
Total Remuneration Package: $149,000 inclusive of 11.5% statutory superannuation.
Location: Maffra
About Southern Rural Water
Southern Rural Water (SRW) is a Victorian water corporation with nearly 170 staff, managing major dams, weirs, water licencing and more from Mallacoota through to the South Australian border. At SRW, we believe that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive and contribute to collective success. Through providing a flexible, always safe workplace and promoting employee development, we empower employees to contribute to our strategy of great value for customers and community through excellence in rural water management.
How We Support You
At Southern Rural Water, we recognise and prioritise the wellbeing and fulfillment of our staff members. Here’s what we offer to ensure a balanced and rewarding work experience:
- Embrace flexibility: We support various working arrangements including WFH, 9-day fortnights, tailored work schedule to accommodate for school pick up hours.
- Generous leave provisions: 15 days sick leave and 14 weeks paid parental leave to support you during life’s important moments!
- Professional development: We support your growth through a range of internal and external training initiatives and offer study assistance programs to empower you to reach your full potential.
- Employee Assistance Program: Receive comprehensive support for yourself and your family through our employee assistance program.
- Salary sacrifice: Salary sacrifice options for vehicles, equipment, and superannuation to enhance your financial benefits.
- See what else we can offer you on our Careers Page!
About the Role
Southern Rural Water is currently seeking a highly driven strategic leader to join our team as Manager Water Supply – East.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality water services to our irrigation and industrial customers through regulated supply systems. As the Manager Water Supply – East, you will oversee the Water Supply East workgroup, championing a positive and high-performing culture where staff feel supported, empowered, and set up for success.
You will bring a strong strategic mindset to the role, playing a key role in the development and implementation of Strategic Plans, Corporate and Pricing Plans, Risk Management as well as our Emergency Management Frameworks. Your leadership will directly influence operational performance, customer satisfaction, and the resilience of our service delivery.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a people focused leader who is passionate about empowering their team, supporting our communities, and shaping the future of water delivery in the eastern region.
As the Manager Water Supply – East, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Oversee the Macalister Irrigation District operations and maintenance to ensure delivery of a reliable water supply.
- Driving continuous performance improvement aligned with Southern Rural Water’s strategic goals: delivering great service, increasing water availability, maintaining affordable prices, and ensuring long term financial sustainability.
- Accountable for a customer group of around 1,400 water shareholders, a recurrent operational budget of around $6.2M and capital expenditure of approximately $2M.
- Interpreting government policy to develop practical solutions and operational procedures that provide timely accurate advice to customers, stakeholders and staff.
- Positively influencing and resolving issues with customers and stakeholders when they arise, being solution orientated.
About you
The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate some of the desired experience and abilities below:
- Proven leadership capability with a clear, empowering approach and a commitment to fostering a high-performing team culture.
- Sound understanding of operational and financial management, including budgeting and performance monitoring.
- Strong judgement and decision making skills, with the ability to consult appropriately and align actions with SRW policies and regulations.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed, evidence-based decisions.
- Demonstrated experience in leading change, with the ability to inspire innovation and manage the impacts of transformation on teams.
How to Apply
Applications should be made online by clicking ‘Apply’ before midnight Sunday 1 June 2025 or by visiting our website: www.srw.com.au
Please take the time to describe how your knowledge, skills and abilities would make you a suitable candidate for this role as part of your cover letter.
A Position Description for this position can be obtained from this link.
Southern Rural Water is committed to diversity and inclusion in employment and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders, gender identities and/or sexual orientations.
Southern Rural Water acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters we work with and within, and pay respects to Elders past and present.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact: peopleandculture@srw.com.au
Concept Development Project Manager – Full Time – Application Closing on 23/05/2025
Posted: 30/04/2025
Closing Date: 23/05/2025
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Bendigo, Victoria
Job Category: Engineering,Program & Project Management
Job Description
Overview of role:
Coliban Water provides water, sewage and reclaimed water services to 49 towns in North Central Victoria. Based in beautiful Bendigo, we are one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.
As our new Concept Development Project Manager, you will undertake end to end project management from preparing comprehensive project plans through to managing consultancies to achieve project objectives.
As part of our Concept Development team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of water & wastewater infrastructure projects by designing sustainable, efficient and cost-effective assets. You will be responsible for leading project teams in developing detailed designs, tender documents and business cases to enable the wider infrastructure delivery team to tender for work.
What’s on offer?
- Attractive salary – $93,548 – $112,895 plus superannuation
- Generous leave provisions, including a monthly ADO
- Fulltime ongoing opportunity
- Great work culture, surround yourself with passionate people
Key Responsibilities:
As our Concept Development Project Manager, you’ll be accountable for:
- Management of allocated projects to prepare project plans.
- Prepare comprehensive project briefs and assess consultant tenders.
- Manage consultancies to ensure project objectives are met on time and to budget.
- Design Development and technical specifications for capital projects in the Capital Investment program.
- Further develop concept design into detailed solutions to obtain external approvals and allow the infrastructure Delivery team to tender for works.
- Ensure all stakeholders are identified, engaged, expectations managed and interactions build confidence in Coliban Water.
About you:
- Coliban water is a tight-knit team with a great culture. First and foremost, we’re looking for someone with well-developed interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, along with the ability to deliver project management solutions on time and to budget and specification.
- Tertiary qualification in Civil, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
- Experience in project management and design development particularly in relation to the water industry.
- Valid and current Australian workers’ rights and drivers licence.
Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.
Learn more in the position description
Salary:
The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 4, $93,548 – $112,895 + superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.
Enquiries:
For further information please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at Jessica.dore@coliban.com.au
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB 23 May 2025.
Why join us?
At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.
We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.
Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.
At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.
What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.
Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.
We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at Jessica.dore@coliban.com.au.
Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.
Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.
Asset Configuration Manager- Full Time – Applications Closing on 23/05/2025
Posted: 09/05/2025
Closing Date: 23/05/2025
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Bendigo, Victoria
Job Category: Engineering
Job Description
Overview of role:
This role, part of the Assets and Operations group, plays a key role in Coliban Water’s success by ensuring high-quality customer service through efficient management of water resources, systems, infrastructure, strategic partnerships, and long-term regional planning.
This role ensures the accurate tracking, configuration, and management of all assets to optimise operational efficiency, maintain regulatory compliance, and support sustainable water utility operations. The Asset Configuration Manager collaborates closely with infrastructure, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure that all asset data is current, accurate, and available for decision-making at all stages of the asset lifecycle.
What’s on offer:
- Salary: $115,162 – $139,851 + Superannuation.
- Job Type: Fulltime, Ongoing.
- The Perks: Great work Culture, flexible work options & generous leave provisions, including a monthly ADO.
- You’ll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.
Key Responsibilities:
As our Configuration Manager, you’ll be accountable for:
- Develop an overarching Asset Configuration Management Strategy with a staged plan for its implementation.
- Educate Stakeholders on Configuration Management objectives and requirements.
- Define Policy and Process for Operational Configuration Management.
- Manage and Administer the Drawing Management System.
- Manage and Administer the Technical Standards and relevant Asset related data.
- Monitor and report on the Configuration Management Strategies effectiveness.
About you:
- A tertiary degree in a relevant Engineering discipline with minimum 4 years’ experience in an Asset Management related role or;
- Formal Qualifications in Asset Management with 4 years minimum working in a role as a Configuration Manager and experience in Asset Management.
- Good understanding of relevant Asset Management Standards
- Ability to drive identify opportunities for improvement and drive the change required to close gaps
- Demonstrated experience in applying configuration management principles in a complex asset environment.
- Knowledge of the principles of Asset Management and an understanding of ISO:55000 or the Asset Management Accountability Framework (AMAF)
Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.
Learn more in the position description
Salary:
The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 5 $115,162 – $ 139,851 Plus superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.
Enquiries:
For further information please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at Jessica.dore@coliban.com.au
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB 23/05/2025.
Why join us?
At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.
We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.
Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.
At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.
What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.
Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.
We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at Jessica.dore@coliban.com.au.
Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.
Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.
