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Program Manager – Full Time – Application Closing soon Apply NOW
Posted 4d ago
About the Company
Davidson is proud to partner with Southern Rural Water who are embarking on a major digital transformation program. This is a permanent opportunity to join a collaborative team and make a meaningful impact on the community.
Southern Rural Water play a vital role in delivering essential water services and is committed to innovation and sustainability. As part of a broader transformation, they are implementing a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to enhance data-driven decision-making and service delivery.
About the Role
This role leads SRW’s technology strategy and delivery across a portfolio of digital transformation initiatives, anchored by the ERP program. It provides strategic oversight of enterprise and data architecture, portfolio delivery governance, and cyber security uplift, while ensuring delivery meets business needs and aligns to SRW’s strategic objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the scoping, implementation and delivery of the ERP program and associated technology projects, ensuring delivery to scope, time and budget.
- Owning the enterprise and data architecture agenda, including an “as is” review, future target state, and an enterprise architecture roadmap for Board approval.
- Preparing an annual technology program plan (budget, resourcing and delivery plan) and maintaining strong portfolio governance.
- Reporting to Executive, the Board and the Digital Transformation Committee on progress, performance, risks and opportunities.
- Driving stakeholder engagement across the business to shape requirements, define scope, and secure alignment and adoption.
- Overseeing organisation-wide change management (training, communications, business readiness) to ensure smooth implementation and uptake.
- Managing vendors and third-party delivery partners in line with SRW procurement, governance and risk frameworks.
- Leading cyber security strategy and uplift (in partnership with ICT Operations), with proactive risk management across the portfolio.
- Leading and developing a multi-disciplinary team (Project Management, Business Analysis, Change Management and Architecture).
About You
The successful candidate will bring strong program leadership across complex digital delivery, with credibility at Executive and Board level.
Key experience and attributes:
- Extensive experience delivering digital transformation programs, particularly ERP implementation and integration.
- Demonstrated capacity to translate corporation-wide strategies into programs or projects that enable achievement of required outcomes while effectively managing risks.
- Strong governance, financial and risk management capability, with a particular focus on cyber security risk.
- High-level stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including communication with Executive and Board committees.
- Proven leadership experience building high-performing teams and embedding continuous improvement.
- Degree (or equivalent) in IT, Business Administration or a relevant discipline (essential). Project Management certification desirable; Change/LEAN/Agile certifications also desirable.
- Flexibility to travel to SRW office locations as required – Mitcham, Werribee, Maffra, Traralgon, Warrnambool
The Benefits
- Values based organisation where our people thrive, feel welcome and safe
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, including ability to work from various offices and locations – Mitcham, Werribee, Maffra, Traralgon, Warrnambool
- Wellbeing allowance
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you have the relevant experience listed above and require further information, please contact Tara Gearon at tara.gearon@davidsonwp.com, quoting reference JN -012026-42169. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com
Team Leader Wastewater Treatment – Full Time – Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 22 March 2026.
About the role
The Team Leader Wastewater Treatment plays a vital role in ensuring the seamless and efficient operations of lagoon-based wastewater treatment systems while leading, supporting and mentoring the lagoon wastewater treatment team.
Our lagoon-based wastewater treatment plants are spread throughout the north east region. This is an exciting opportunity to get out and about in the beautiful north east region and gain exposure across our 18 lagoon-based wastewater treatment plants. You will also have access to a diverse range of learning opportunities, allowing you to expand your knowledge and skills in the field of wastewater treatment.
The role is currently primarily based in Wangaratta however due to the spread of our lagoon-based wastewater treatment plants, the base location for this role is open to negotiation.
This role is a full-time ongoing opportunity – Monday to Friday, general hours of work between 7am and 4:30pm with flexible work options available such as a 9-day fortnight.
Once deemed competent, you will be required to participate in a seven-day on call roster every 4 weeks which operates from a Tuesday until the following Tuesday. This includes an on-call allowance of over $500 (per week of on-call) plus any applicable overtime hours and rates.
Key Responsibilities
- Wastewater treatment monitoring & maintenance: Oversee and ensure consistent monitoring, maintenance, and optimisation of lagoon-based wastewater systems.
- Address potential risks and implement preventive measures.
- Safety & Training: Uphold and enforce strict safety standards.
- Ensure team members are well-trained and in alignment with OHS standards.
- Team Management: Supervise the lagoon wastewater treatment team’s daily tasks, ensuring efficient operations.
- Project Management: Implement lagoon-based wastewater treatment projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgetary guidelines.
- Emergency Response: Lead the coordination for timely responses to disruptions or emergencies.
- Oversee and participate in a 7-day rotating on-call roster.
- Resource Management: Efficiently manage resources including equipment, tools, and materials required for treatment operations, ensuring minimal wastage and optimal usage.
- Asset & Infrastructure Management: Operation and fault response including inlet works, aeration assets, storages and discharge facilities, and desludging of alum sludge lagoons as required.
To view the position description, please visit www.newater.com.au/careers
Key Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated experience leading with a safety-first mindset and the ability to build and coordinate high-performing teams.
- Knowledge and understanding of wastewater treatment systems and processes.
- Certificate III in water or wastewater treatment (or equivalent), or experience in the water industry and demonstrated progress towards achieving these qualifications.
- Current driver’s licence (required).
- Medium rigid truck license, high-risk work licenses and/or competencies (desired but willingness to obtain is essential).
Working at North East Water
North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:
- Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,
- Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements,
- Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,
- Annual salary increases and superannuation,
- Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave.
- Health and wellbeing activities,
- 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
- Social club,
- plus much, much more!
Salary Information
- An attractive salary range of $90,574 to $100,709 plus 12% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.
- This role is eligible for our industry and wastewater allowances which add over $2,600 to your remuneration per year!
- In this role you will participate in an on-call availability roster for 7 days approximately every 4 weeks. This includes an on-call allowance of over $500 (per week of on-call) plus any applicable overtime hours and rates.
Position Information
- This is a full time, ongoing position.
- Currently based in Wangaratta. Due to the spread of our treatment plants, the base location for this role is negotiable.
- Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Have questions? Get in touch!
Please do not hesitate to contact Peter Westbrook, Manager Wastewater Systems and Environment on 0497 881 372.
Alternatively, you can contact our People and Culture team via email hr@newater.com.au
Ready to apply?
For tips on writing your application and how our application process works, please visit: https://www.newater.com.au/careers/recruitment-process
- For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 22 March 2026.
Senior Water Treatment Lead – Full Time – No Application Closing date
Based at Traralgon office
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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