Team Leader, Performance

• From $170k incl 12% super + mobile phone allowance
• Flexibility to WFH & the Footscray Office and work across our operation sites
• Free income protection & life insurance, discounted health insurance & monthly work life balance days.

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

We now have this great opportunity available!

As the Team Leader, Performance you will manage a team of four in developing & delivering asset management planned works of our water and sewer infrastructure assets.

In this role you will ensure 

• Asset programs are achieving the standards of service expected from our assets
• lead a team to deliver a designated renewal works program to time, cost and quality requirements. 
• Value for money is being achieved
• Contract management and governance is in place and being managed across renewal contracts
• Renewal works are de-risked and scheduled to maximise project success
• Continual improvement and optimisation

Responsibilities

• Managing and leading a high-performing team.
• Overseeing the systems and processes to ensure project delivery of renewals is set up for success.
• Maintaining oversight of contractual and program performance, ensuring strict alignment with organisational governance and compliance standards.
• Forecasting & tracking of renewal program spend, supporting annual budgeting and the corporate planning processes.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of asset programs and providing strategic feedback to the planning teams to drive continuous improvement and alignment with organisational goals.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in working in water and sewer asset construction.

• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a track record of successfully engaging multi-sector stakeholders, from internal operations teams to technical delivery partners to government agencies and community groups.
• Proven experience in tender, contract management, and procurement.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, with extensive experience in budget development, financial forecasting, project management and scheduling.
• Bachelor of Engineering in related field, or equivalent experience.
• Current driver’s licence.

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: Monday 16, February