Benefits
* Additional Public Holidays & RDOs
* 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
* Paid Community Service Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
* Access to hybrid work and other flexible options
* Fitness passport
* Access to discounted health fund and health services
* Access to the Employee Assistance program
Remuneration & Hours
* 35 hour working week
* Reward and Recognition Program
* Base salary up to $120,766 plus 12% Superannuation (Any offer made will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate)
The Opportunity
As the Project Manager you will be responsible for running projects for the concept design, detailed design, construction and commissioning of Hunter Water's water and wastewater network and treatment assets.
What you'll do
* Deliver Capital Works in accordance with Hunter Water's "Asset Creation Framework"
* Assist the Delivery Manager to provide guidance and support to other Project Managers
* Effectively manage concept design, detailed design, construction and commissioning activities for the delivery of new assets including management of consultants, contractors and stakeholders to ensure objectives are achieved
* Act as Principal's Representative / Authorised Person for assigned contracts
* Proactively manage internal and external stakeholders
* Proactively manage safety, environmental and quality outcomes of projects
* Contribute to knowledge management systems
* Provide written reporting on assigned works with regard to program, budgets and general performance
* Achieve all KPI targets relating to assigned capital works
* Manage project budgets including cost control and forecasting
What you'll need to be successful
Essential Criteria
* Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related discipline (Other qualifications may be considered if the candidate has substantial Project Management experience)
* Class C Drivers licence
* Construction Induction card
* 5 plus years project management experience including managing capital works projects and programmes of work
* Experience in engineering investigation, planning and design and preparation of tender documentation
* Experience in consultant and contract management/ administration
* Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with an ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
* Proven ability to work effectively in a team and demonstrate a high level of self-motivation
* Demonstrated developed project management skills
* Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven workplace and to effectively manage challenges and changing priorities whilst still meeting team and corporate deadlines.
Desirable Criteria
* Demonstrated knowledge of design guidelines and practices for water and wastewater infrastructure
* Experience in engineering investigation, planning and design and preparation of tender documentation of water and wastewater infrastructure
Application Steps
To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume.
We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.
Application closing date: Friday 12 June 2026
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