Project Management 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
We’re seeking an experienced Project Management Lead to successfully drive and directly deliver digital and technology initiatives that support essential water and wastewater services for our community.
Reporting to the Senior Manager – PMO, you’ll lead a high-performing team of project professionals, overseeing a portfolio of projects that enable innovation, operational efficiency, and customer outcomes across the organisation. You’ll combine strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, guiding project delivery, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard.
A key focus of the role is uplifting project management capability, embedding best practice methodologies, and fostering a collaborative culture that supports continuous improvement. You’ll also play a critical role in supporting the Digital & Technology roadmap, ensuring initiatives align with organisational priorities and help deliver sustainable, forward-thinking water solutions.
Who are you?
You are a confident and collaborative leader with strong experience delivering complex technology or business transformation projects, ideally within infrastructure, utilities, or a similarly regulated environment.
You'll also bring:
- Demonstrated experience in project, program, or portfolio management, with exposure to technology delivery and system integration
- Strong leadership capability, with a proven ability to build, mentor and lead high-performing teams
- Experience working with Agile and/or traditional project management methodologies
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- A track record of managing risks, resolving complex issues, and navigating competing priorities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, supported by sound decision-making
- Experience establishing or improving project management frameworks, tools, and governance practices
- Commercial and financial awareness in project delivery
Finally, you’re motivated by purpose and bring a continuous improvement mindset, with a passion for delivering outcomes that support sustainable services and resilient communities.
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 and a 2026 Finalist in the Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards ‘Flexible Working’ category.
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.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.
- 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 and an onsite cafe.
- Limited free onsite and offsite car parking available, as well as pay-as-you-go parking options nearby.
- Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community.
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 Friday 19 June 2026!
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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