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About the role
North East Water provides water and sewage services to an estimated population of 120,000 people in 39 towns in north‑east Victoria across an area of 20,000 square kilometres. We operate 21 water treatment facilities and 22 wastewater treatment plants that service most towns across the region. Over 200 full‑time equivalent staff are employed at our centres surrounding Wodonga, Wangaratta, Benalla, Yarrawonga, Corryong, Mount Beauty and Myrtleford. North East Water is currently embarking on a large capital programme and seeking to grow and maintain our services to the community.
Senior Project Manager – Capital Delivery (East)
Focusing on the areas surrounding Wodonga, Corryong, Dartmouth and Rutherglen.
Senior Project Manager – Capital Delivery (West)
Focusing on the areas surrounding Beechworth, Mount Beauty, Benalla, Wangaratta and Yarrawonga.
This is an exciting opportunity to get out and about in the beautiful north‑east region.
These roles are full‑time ongoing opportunities, including a monthly RDO and flexible work options.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of projects and programmes within the capital programme through all aspects of the Project Management Framework.
* Lead and contribute to North East Water's capital investment decisions for infrastructure including asset planning, reliability and optimisation.
* Ensure investment decisions consider and address climate change, growth, resilience, adaptation and ongoing regulatory compliance.
* Provide delivery support and advice to the Corporation to support informed decision making on urban water and wastewater needs.
* Contribute to the development of North East Water's technical specification and engineering standards.
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Key Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated understanding of delivering large multidisciplinary design and construction projects.
* Ability to manage competing demands and requests, set priorities and plan and organise work to ensure projects, programmes and services are delivered within agreed standards, budgets and timeframes.
* Effective communication skills with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders to gain cooperation, support and assistance in resolving challenges and achieving objectives.
* Understanding and experience in administering design and construction contracts.
* A tertiary engineering qualification recognised by Engineers Australia in a discipline relevant to the role or tertiary qualification related to project or industry management with relevant industry experience in delivering multiple capital projects.
Working at North East Water
* Our state‑of‑the‑art regional headquarters (with our fabulous atrium).
* Getting out and about in the beautiful north‑east region.
* Great work‑life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements.
* Professional development through on‑the‑job and external training, leadership development programmes, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities.
* Annual salary increases and superannuation.
* Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave.
* Health and wellbeing activities.
* 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Bring your dog to work.
Position Information
An attractive total remuneration package (TRP) is available from $145k to $155k (inclusive of superannuation), depending on skills and experience.
This is a full‑time, ongoing position.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre‑employment checks including a police check and/or pre‑employment medical and functional testing where applicable.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Have questions? Get in touch
Please do not hesitate to contact Brendan O Neill, Team Leader Capital Delivery East on *** or our People & Culture team via email **@newater.com.au
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Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 18 January 2026.
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