Team Leader, Infrastructure Program Delivery

• Competitive package includes mobile phone allowance and ToT
• Flexibility to WFH & the Footscray/ Sunbury office and across operational and project sites.
• Infrastructure Program Delivery Team Leader Opportunities (x2)– 1 x Treatment & 1 x Network
• Free income protection & life insurance & discounted health

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
• Eligible full-time employees may access additional Work Life Balance Days, subject to eligibility criteria, helping you prioritise wellbeing and flexibility.
• 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

Infrastructure Program Delivery Team Leader Opportunities

• 1 x Treatment
• 1 x Network

It’s an exciting time to join GWW, with major projects across our service region. 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.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced people leader to make a significant impact across Greater Western Water's infrastructure program. As Team Leader you will lead a team of project professionals delivering essential infrastructure projects that support our growing communities.

You will be an empowering and influential leader who inspires high performance, champions safety and wellbeing, and builds strong relationships across the organisation and with external delivery partners. Balancing strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, you will drive project excellence, develop team capability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and customer-focused outcomes.

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.
• Devise and implement processes to manage team and program budget and project spend and ensure all project and program reporting is completed accurately and in required timeframes
• Develop and implement processes to ensure all projects have appropriate documented reviews and learnings shared across the group and wider business.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams in a complex operational or project delivery environment.
• Strong capability to lead and coordinate technical specialists and contractors, driving collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement outcomes.
• A proven track record of building high-performing engaged and inclusive teams through coaching, mentoring and performance leadership.

• 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 is highly regarded.
• Program Management, Project Governance and Risk Management experience within an infrastructure setting.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and leading teams through change
• 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: Sunday 23, August