Project Officer presso Yarra Valley Water

Position overview

• 2-year contract
• True hybrid working – work from home and our Mitcham office
• $94,045 - $104,372 per annum plus 12% superannuation

The Role
The Authority Works Team is responsible for managing Yarra Valley Water's interface with government entities and other authorities involved in major infrastructure projects — including the Victorian Big Build, North-East Link, Level Crossing Removals, Local councils, Utility providers, and more. We ensure that these external projects don’t compromise Yarra Valley Water’s infrastructure and services. Our team specialises in stakeholder engagement, asset protection, and project support, working to deliver the best outcomes for the communities we serve.

As a Project Officer, you'll support and the delivery of key projects by coordinating tasks, tracking progress, assisting with stakeholder communications, and helping manage risks to YVW assets.

You’ll work closely with Project Managers, the Senior Project Manager, the Authority Works Manager, and a range of internal teams, including Asset Planning, Operations, and Engineering as well as with external partners and contractors.

You will support and lead the project management of a range of projects. This is an interface role where you will use your stakeholder management skills to help manage the risk to YVW assets and customers whilst creating and maintaining successful relationships with Authority partners and YVW staff.

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

• Support the delivery of Authority Works projects from planning through to completion
• Be the lead on a range of Authority Works Tasks and minor projects
• Coordinate internal stakeholders to gather information, provide updates, and resolve issues
• Assist in reviewing project documentation and technical drawings
• Maintain accurate records of project timelines, risks, costs, and communications
• Liaise with external authorities and contractors to schedule work and track progress
• Review reports, and updates for internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with contractor engagement and onsite coordination activities
• Help improve systems and processes to support project delivery and team operations

What we’re looking for

• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional organisation and coordination skills
• Delivery and outcome focussed mindset

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to grow their career in infrastructure and stakeholder engagement.

No water experience? No problem - At Yarra Valley Water, we value drive, impact, and aptitude over specific industry experience. If you're passionate and motivated, with a strong desire to deliver successful projects, we want to hear from you.

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.

• $94,045 - $104,372 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: Thursday, 25 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.