Project Manager at Yarra Valley Water

• Permanent, Full-time opportunity
• Organisation with an award-winning culture that values diversity and inclusion
• $79,069 - $116,957 per annum plus 12% superannuation

The Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Project Manager to lead the safe and efficient delivery of water and sewer assets. In this role, you will manage the execution of capital projects from detailed design through to commissioning and handover, ensuring our customers receive the highest value for money through cost-effective and sustainable solutions.

About us
We’re on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We’re one of Australia’s largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria’s population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.

Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you’ll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.

We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.

Your key responsibilities

• Project manage the detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover of water and sewer infrastructure projects
• Ensure all projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and on budget
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, design partners and construction partners
• Collaborate with key external stakeholders including members of the public, councils and government departments
• Lead all aspects of project delivery including providing timely project status and financial reports
• Contribute to team and process improvements
• Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Drive value for customers by managing project costs and ensuring long-term asset performance
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience managing infrastructure or utility projects (water industry experience highly regarded)
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated ability to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective outcomes
• Qualification in engineering

To view the full position description, click HERE.

Why Yarra Valley Water?
We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow – both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.

• $79,069 - $116,951 per annum plus 12% superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
• Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office.
• 14 weeks paid leave parental leave.
• 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause.
• Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave.

To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE.

Did you know?
Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

How to apply
Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume. 
Closing date: Wednesday 24^th September 2025
This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.

We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people of all cultural backgrounds. If you need this information in an accessible format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please call 03 9872 2542 or email [email protected]. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email [email protected].

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks