Senior Project Manager – Design & Delivery

At Coliban Water, we're delivering one of Victoria's most significant regional infrastructure programs—the Rural Water Efficiency Project (RWEP). This once-in-a-generation investment will modernise the Greater Bendigo rural water network, improving water security and efficiency for more than 1,150 rural customers.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager – Design & Delivery to lead the delivery of complex capital works and help create lasting benefits for our communities.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager Design & Delivery, you'll lead the design, procurement and delivery of major capital works across the Rural Water Efficiency Project.

You'll work with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest technical standards.

You'll also play an important role in supporting water efficiency monitoring and the successful implementation of strategic measurement programs across the rural network

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex infrastructure projects
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, schedules and reporting
• Oversee procurement, tendering and contract administration
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and technical specialists
• Ensure projects meet governance, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Build strong relationships with customers, landowners, government agencies and community stakeholders
• Provide leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to project team members
• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery practices.         

About you:

You'll be a collaborative and experienced project professional who enjoys leading complex infrastructure projects and building strong stakeholder relationships.

You'll bring:

• Significant experience delivering major infrastructure or civil construction projects
• Strong project management, governance and commercial skills
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and project teams
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• The ability to solve complex problems and influence positive outcomes
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Experience within the water industry or civil infrastructure is highly regarded

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Learn more in the position description

Salary:

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 5  $115,162 - $139,851 plus superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.

Enquiries:

For further information please contact Bidita Rezwana on 04•••••635 or via email at bidita.rezwana@coliban.com.au

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by 16 August 2026.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Bidita Rezwana.

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date