Assets Delivery Senior Project Manager
Job no: 1497
Category: General Management
- An opportunity to work on capital projects across WA
- Help to shape decisions that will develop & sustain WA’s water sources
- Excellent benefits with a salary of $151,114 plus 11.5% Super
Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA’s water future.
We are looking for people who are inspired to find better solutions, so together we can shape WA’s water future. At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.
This position is advertised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Australians are encouraged to apply.
About the role:
Our Aboriginal Communities Water Services (ACWS) program was established in July 2023 to manage the transition from the Department of Communities to Water Corporation for providing safe and reliable water services to remote Aboriginal communities. The ACWS program is a critical component of our Thrive2035 goals, our Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Strategy, and the transformation roadmap. You will also support the State Government Strategy for remote Aboriginal Communities and the Closing the Gap Target for 9B.
We have a 2 year acting opportunity within our Project Management team in Leederville for a Senior Project Manager within our Capital Delivery Regional – ACWS portfolio. You’ll work with a dedicated team of Engineers responsible for project managing capital projects to create new engineering assets to ensure our operational objectives are on time, budget, and within technical and OSH, environmental and quality standards.
We offer a number of employee benefits, development & training, and flexible working arrangements, providing you an opportunity to work a mix of both home and at our office in Leederville. We also have 9 day fortnight options available, whatever creates a better balance for you.
What the role will involve:
- Lead multi-functional project teams through the Asset Acquisition Process and coordinate the scoping, design, construction, commissioning and transfer of new assets and close out of engineering projects ensuring lessons learnt are incorporated into the delivery of projects
- Deliver the project in accordance with Project Management Procedures and OSH, Environmental and Quality Management Systems
- Monitor, control, review, forecast and report on projects outcomes including time, cost, quality and risk
- Oversee and coordinate the work of consultants engaged on projects
- Communicate to contractors, project risks including safety in design and any requirements from approvals via bid documentation and to the Asset Manager at asset transfer
- Attend site meetings with contractors and ensure OSH, environmental and quality policies and procedures are communicated, understood and followed
About you:
You will have qualification in engineering, project management or relevant discipline, along with demonstrated experience in a project engineering role. We require knowledge of contract administration, tendering, contract award and contract administration. Your previous experience supervising planning, design or construction teams, and excellent stakeholder management skills will ensure success in this role. You will have the experience and capacity to coordinate and manage the project delivery team to drive progress and the motivation and enthusiasm to actively achieve project objectives and outcomes.
Click here to view our benefits
Sound like a match? Apply today
If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close Sunday 16th February 2025.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website.
Job no: 1497
Category: General Management
- An opportunity to work on capital projects across WA
- Help to shape decisions that will develop & sustain WA’s water sources
- Excellent benefits with a salary of $151,114 plus 11.5% Super
Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA’s water future.
We are looking for people who are inspired to find better solutions, so together we can shape WA’s water future. At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.
This position is advertised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Australians are encouraged to apply.
About the role:
Our Aboriginal Communities Water Services (ACWS) program was established in July 2023 to manage the transition from the Department of Communities to Water Corporation for providing safe and reliable water services to remote Aboriginal communities. The ACWS program is a critical component of our Thrive2035 goals, our Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Strategy, and the transformation roadmap. You will also support the State Government Strategy for remote Aboriginal Communities and the Closing the Gap Target for 9B.
We have a 2 year acting opportunity within our Project Management team in Leederville for a Senior Project Manager within our Capital Delivery Regional – ACWS portfolio. You’ll work with a dedicated team of Engineers responsible for project managing capital projects to create new engineering assets to ensure our operational objectives are on time, budget, and within technical and OSH, environmental and quality standards.
We offer a number of employee benefits, development & training, and flexible working arrangements, providing you an opportunity to work a mix of both home and at our office in Leederville. We also have 9 day fortnight options available, whatever creates a better balance for you.
What the role will involve:
- Lead multi-functional project teams through the Asset Acquisition Process and coordinate the scoping, design, construction, commissioning and transfer of new assets and close out of engineering projects ensuring lessons learnt are incorporated into the delivery of projects
- Deliver the project in accordance with Project Management Procedures and OSH, Environmental and Quality Management Systems
- Monitor, control, review, forecast and report on projects outcomes including time, cost, quality and risk
- Oversee and coordinate the work of consultants engaged on projects
- Communicate to contractors, project risks including safety in design and any requirements from approvals via bid documentation and to the Asset Manager at asset transfer
- Attend site meetings with contractors and ensure OSH, environmental and quality policies and procedures are communicated, understood and followed
About you:
You will have qualification in engineering, project management or relevant discipline, along with demonstrated experience in a project engineering role. We require knowledge of contract administration, tendering, contract award and contract administration. Your previous experience supervising planning, design or construction teams, and excellent stakeholder management skills will ensure success in this role. You will have the experience and capacity to coordinate and manage the project delivery team to drive progress and the motivation and enthusiasm to actively achieve project objectives and outcomes.
Click here to view our benefits
Sound like a match? Apply today
If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close Sunday 16th February 2025.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website.
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