Team Leader, Infrastructure Delivery

• Competitive package includes mobile phone allowance and ToT
• Flexibility to WFH & the Footscray/ Sunbury office and across operational and project sites.
• Manage team of 10 overseeing project delivery of treatment plants from Woodend, Romsey to Sunbury!
• 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

Due to an internal progression, we now have this role available!

We’ve committed to investing $1.2 billion in major projects across our service region over the next four years. Our capital program is essential to meet the growing demand for our services and ensures a secure water supply in the face of climate change see what we are working on.

The Team Leader, Infrastructure Delivery is a member of the Treatment team. Reporting directly to the Program Manager, Treatment the role, overseeing a team of ten.  Day to day you will be enabling exceptional service delivery leading a team to deliver on a designated infrastructure works program to time, cost and quality requirements, whilst ensuring safety, reliability, compliance regulated standards for infrastructure quality, water quality, environmental protection and caring for country.

This leadership role will bring to the fore your project management expertise, capability in stakeholder relationships and partnerships, and promoting a culture that places customers first, focuses on high performance and developing our people.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient delivery of a portfolio of mid-to-major capital programs, consistently meeting technical specifications and strategic requirements.

• Lead the adoption of best-practice project management processes while proactively refining workflows in conjunction with asset managers to ensure seamless delivery and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle
• Cultivate and lead a high-performing team dedicated to achieving strategic business objectives and operational excellence.
• Procure and manage delivery partnerships and manage supplier relationships and construction contracts in accordance with GWW requirements.
• Develop and implement processes to ensure all projects have appropriate documented reviews and learnings shared across the group and wider business.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in working with regulators such as Work Safe, EPA and local, state, and federal government departments
• Proven experience in design and infrastructure construction projects
• Program Management, Project Governance and Risk Management experience
• Expertise around the procurement, negotiation, and management of construction contracts
• Confident communicator with a proven track record of engaging senior executives and Boards, alongside powerful soft skills in team management and stakeholder relationship building.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or Business Administration are highly regarded.
• Current driver's license.

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: Wednesday 4, February