Project Manager

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Contribute to a sustainable Lower Hunter for future generations

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Infrastructure Delivery Group.

Our Company

At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other.

We fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.

We have embarked on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:

Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:

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

Health & Wellbeing benefits including:

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.

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Application closing date: Friday 12 June 2026

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. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.

Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.