Program Lead, OSO

• Flexible work arrangements with the opportunity to work from home and the Footscray office
• Join a high-profile, business-critical program of work
• Close to public transport options and free on-site parking (subject to availability)

About Greater Western Water

We're water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne's CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH.
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

Join GWW in this fixed term contract for 24 months!

We're looking for an experienced Program Lead to oversee the delivery of Our Spatial Odessey (OSO) - Geospatial Capability Uplift program of work.

Reporting to the Program Manager, Technology, you will lead the delivery of the OSO 2030 Geospatial Capability Uplift Program, overseeing multiple project streams, delivery partners and multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic geospatial, data and technology outcomes. This role requires an experienced Program Lead with demonstrated success delivering large-scale enterprise platform implementations, data migration, integration and business transformation programs within complex operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the OSO 2030 Geospatial Capability Uplift Program, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to business objectives.
• Oversee the implementation of the Enterprise GIS Platform, including data migration, system integration, testing, organisational readiness, and transition to operations.
• Provide leadership and oversight to Project Managers and delivery teams, managing dependencies, risks, resources, and delivery outcomes across multiple workstreams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with executive leaders, business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and delivery partners to drive successful outcomes.
• Manage program governance, risks and issues, dependencies, financial performance, vendor contracts, and governance requirements while providing clear and timely reporting to senior leadership.
• Help drive spatial capability uplift through effective data governance, knowledge transfer, change management, and adoption of geospatial capabilities across the organisation.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience leading complex IT and digital transformation programs, ideally within the water, utilities, or public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of GIS (Geographic Information Systems), asset management platforms, and enterprise business applications.
• Proven ability to manage program budgets, financial forecasting, vendor contracts, and benefits realisation across large-scale initiatives.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills, with experience engaging executives, senior leaders, and external partners.
• Extensive people leadership experience, including leading multidisciplinary project teams and successfully delivering outcomes in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Bachelor's degree in computing/ IT or equivalent and Prince2/ Program Management Professional (PMP) certified is essential.

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We're supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.

We're seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don't delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Applications close: Sunday 16, August