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Senior Operational Project Manager
Ready to lead and make an impact? Join East Gippsland Water as Senior Operational Project Manager. Enjoy an ongoing full-time role in a safety-first, supportive culture with one of the region’s most trusted organisations. Shape projects that matter for East Gippsland’s future.
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.
- Thrive in a safety-first workplace that prioritises your wellbeing every day
- Lead projects that make a real impact on East Gippsland’s future and community
- Build your career in a supportive environment with strong leadership backing
Job Description
About the role
The Senior Operational Project Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of operational projects within Service Delivery, ensuring delivery in line with EGW’s Project Management Framework. These projects include simple, minor, and some medium-scale initiatives from the capital program, as well as opex-funded projects such as major flowmeter replacements, chemical dosing installations, and asset refurbishments.
The role works closely with Service Delivery and Capital Planning teams to prioritise and deliver projects that meet stakeholder expectations, while also providing guidance and support for smaller asset renewal projects to ensure efficient and effective outcomes. This position is focused on maximising safety, performance, and productivity within a collaborative team environment that promotes individual development and job satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of operational projects, including prioritisation, budgeting, timelines, and reporting.
- Ensure efficient delivery of projects within EGW’s Project Management Framework.
- Oversee end-to-end project delivery: scoping, procurement, resource allocation, commissioning, and handover.
- Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and delivery partners for project success.
- Provide on-site supervision and manage associated budgets.
- Act as a centre of excellence for operational projects, offering leadership and training.
- Represent Service Delivery in medium and major capital works projects.
- Advocate for procurement strategies that maximise long-term value.
- Align projects with EGW’s Asset Management Framework and champion improvement initiatives.
- Manage ad-hoc issue resolution and contingency planning.
- Support and escalate operational risks; maintain risk management systems.
- Advise senior management and implement decisions effectively.
- Ensure accurate asset data is recorded in EGW’s Asset Management System.
- Develop succession plans and foster team growth.
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture.
- Role model EGW’s values and Health, Safety & Environment standards.
- Contribute to safe work practices and compliance with risk management frameworks.
- Maintain accurate records and handle queries confidentially.
- Participate in capital works planning and budget processes.
- Support project managers in contractor management and project execution.
Benefits of working for East Gippsland Water:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career opportunities.
- Access exclusive discounts and perks through our Flare employee benefits platform.
- Corporate Gym Membership- allows staff to access reduced rate membership.
- Work-life balance- Monday to Friday schedule, allowing your evenings and weekends to personal time and family.
- EAP program- Services include but not limited employee counselling, professional development, career and financial coaching and more.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Commitment to sustainability and community impact.
- Access to modern technology and tools to support innovation.
- Inclusive and values-driven culture that celebrates diversity and wellbeing.
EGW- Renowned for its proactive supportive community & exceptional lifestyle. We take pride & ownership to deliver essential services to our community.
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Applications should include a resume and covering letter outlining how you can contribute to the team’s success and outlining your skills and experience against the KEY SELECTION CRITERIA responsibilities of the role.
To find out more about this position, you can obtain a Position Description by visiting our website egwater.vic.gov.au/positions-vacant, or by emailing our People & Culture team at vacancies@egwater.vic.gov.au or on 03 5150 4444.
Applications close on Sunday 18TH Jan 2025.
East Gippsland Water provides an inclusive work environment, offering ongoing professional development opportunities, a workplace culture that supports work-life balance, and the opportunity to directly contribute to the community and environment in which we live and work.
As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace, we strongly encourage applications from experienced women and men, First Nations People, people with differing abilities, LGBTQI+, culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with our community.
* This role has been classified as per our Enterprise Agreement as a Band 4.05-4.09 position, ($106,841.38 – $118,970.84 per annum)
* Plus 12% employer superannuation contribution. We reserve the right to remunerate successful candidates within the span of this classification dependant on demonstrated skills, experience and qualifications.
*Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and National Police Check.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Experience in operations combined with sound knowledge of engineering principles related to water supply systems, water treatment processes, and the design, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
- Ability to think strategically and implement solutions with attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving.
- Strong strategic, people, and leadership skills, and thriving in a collaborative culture.
- Proven ability and experience in preparing and managing budgets and timelines.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage and communicate with staff and key stakeholders, along with excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
- Proven ability to consistently deliver successful outcomes during peak activity periods.
- A positive attitude towards personal development including being accountable, innovative, passionate, and united in achieving corporate objectives.
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Senior Water Treatment Lead – Full Time – No Application Closing date
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Permanent full-time position
Total remuneration package up to $168,000 (depending on experience) plus on-call
Our organisation
We exist to deliver reliable, high-quality drinking water, wastewater and waste recovery services to ensure the economy and liveability of the central Gippsland region.
We are focused on:
- Maintaining affordable quality water and wastewater services for our customers
- Our sustainable future and future of the region
- Continuing to strengthen the important role we play in our local communities.
There are many benefits in working for us, we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Work variety
- A positive environment
- Work/life balance, with the opportunity to negotiate flexible working arrangements.
We focus on building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation.
Our reward and recognition framework has been developed to support a constructive culture and is focused on consistently recognising and encouraging the demonstration of our values as well as outstanding performance.
We do truly meaningful work within a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.
The role
We’re seeking a Senior Water Treatment Lead to provide strong leadership and cultivate a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence within our Water Treatment team. In this role, you will drive a commitment to safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance while ensuring operational efficiency and budget oversight. Your expertise will be key in aligning all activities with operational goals, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
What you’ll bring
- A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, science or similar discipline.
- Strong expertise in water treatment, with hands-on experience in water treatment processes.
- Proven ability to manage water treatment infrastructure within safe drinking water regulations.
- Experience in building, motivating, and developing high-performing teams.
- Ability to lead effectively in emergency and high-pressure situations.
- Commitment to safety, public health, and environmental excellence in a risk-based environment.
- Ability to participate in an on-call roster.
Freedom
We offer a variety of flexible arrangements to suit our employees’ varied needs and the business, including purchased leave, varied start and finish times, working from alternative locations and accrued days off. We understand that Gippsland Water and our customers benefit from enabling our employees to achieve balance in work and life.
How to apply
For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Muneeb Sunna, Manager Water Treatment and Quality on 0419 575 588.
Applications will be reviewed 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.
Please note that if you do not fully address the selection criteria you may be excluded from being shortlisted for further progression in the recruitment process.
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 contacting Recruitment on 03 5177 4709.
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