Capital Delivery Project Controls Lead

Who are we?

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.  

The role

As the Capital Delivery Project Controls Lead, you will apply your expertise in project scheduling, tracking, and reporting to develop, implement, and maintain project, program, and portfolio controls.

You will work closely with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure accurate schedule management, project lifecycle tracking, and reporting of risks, delays, and milestones.

You will be responsible for the integration of project controls software, ensuring consistency in scheduling methodologies, and leveraging consultancy support to enhance project oversight.

You will rely on range of shared internal and consultancy resources to achieve the required outcomes of the role.

For a complete list of key accountabilities please refer to the position description. 

Who are you?

To be considered for this position, you will hold a tertiary qualification in Accounting, Project Management, Engineering or other related fields and possess skills and experience in the following areas:

• Certification in PRINCE 2, PMBOK, PMP, Program Management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7+ years professional work experience in project controls, program management and/or PMO function with infrastructure/ construction industry context.
• Demonstrated ability to lead program scheduling frameworks and integrate scheduling processes with financial forecasting and reporting including Earned Value, Cost and Schedule Performance Index analysis.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across teams and drive process improvements.
• Strong experience in capital project scheduling, project controls, and lifecycle management within a capital project or infrastructure environment.
• Proven expertise in implementing and managing Primavera P6 or equivalent project scheduling tools.

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.   

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. 

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package: 

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks. 
• Access to novated lease through salary packaging.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.
• Life insurance and salary continuance. 
• 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave. 
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.  
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking. 
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community  

This role offers a competitive salary, along with additional salary packaging options, including fleet vehicle choices!

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.  

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au. 

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Sunday 16 March 2025!

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application.  Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check 

 
South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required. 

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