Overview of role:

Coliban Water is embarking on an exciting transformation journey through the Coliban of the Future portfolio. This ambitious program will drive significant investment in people, processes, assets, and technology to meet the challenges of water security, population growth, and carbon neutrality.

As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in leading and implementing business transformation projects, focusing on operational capability uplift, process improvements, and organisational change. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the business, applying best-practice project management methodologies (Agile, PMBOK, Prince2) and human-centred design principles to deliver strategic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of complex business transformation projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Establish and guide cross-functional project teams, including business analysts, IT/OT specialists, and change managers.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, risk registers, budgets, and governance documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management methodologies and practices across the organisation.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring business alignment and effective collaboration.
• Develop and manage vendor contracts, procurement processes, and supplier relationships.
• Apply business analysis techniques to define project requirements, assess risks, and identify fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in project management, leading cross-functional teams to deliver business transformation initiatives.
• Strong expertise in project methodologies (Agile, PMBOK, Prince2) and business analysis techniques.
• A track record of successfully delivering operational, technology, or process improvement projects in complex environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to navigate organisational complexity and drive change through collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a human-centred approach to project delivery.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Business, or a related field. Certifications in PMP, PRINCE2, or Business Analysis are desirable.

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, $127,506 - $148,079 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, Talent Acquisition Advisor on bidita.rezwana@coliban.com.au or 0431173635.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by 14 April 2025.

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 people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact Bidita Rezwana, Talent Acquisition Advisor on bidita.rezwana@coliban.com.au or 0431173635.

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