Description

Overview of role

The Project Manager - Design will lead the design phase of the Rural Water Efficiency Project, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving water security and efficiency for more than 1,150 rural customers across the Coliban region. The role works closely with consultants, engineers, and internal teams to deliver high-quality water infrastructure designs

Key Responsibilities

Design & Project Delivery

- Lead and coordinate the RWEP design program.
- Manage engineering consultants and technical specialists.
- Oversee hydraulic modelling, engineering assessments, and design development.
- Ensure designs are fit-for-purpose, technically sound, and aligned to project objectives.
- Manage feasibility studies, investigations, and options assessments.

Project Management

- Develop project scopes, specifications, plans, budgets, and schedules.
- Prepare and assess tenders and procurement documentation.
- Monitor project progress and report on performance, budget, quality, and risks.
- Manage contractors and consultants.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required standards.

Stakeholder Management

- Build strong relationships with internal teams, customers, government agencies, consultants, contractors, and landowners.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and engagement activities.
- Represent Coliban Water in meetings, negotiations, and project discussions.

About you

Essential

- Tertiary qualification in Engineering (or related civil design discipline).
- Experience designing and/or managing the design of water or civil infrastructure projects.




- Robust project management, stakeholder engagement, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, budgets, and schedules.

Desirable

- Experience in the water industry or civil construction sector.
- Experience delivering large, complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
- Eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia or the Australian Institute of Project Management.

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you. Learn more in the position description

Salary

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 4 $93,548-$112,895 + superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience. This role is a Fulltime Ongoing position.

Enquiries

For further information please contact Lauren Armstrong on 0487 111 305 or via email at [email protected] To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by Monday 2nd November 2026.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities - now and tomorrow.





We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Lauren Armstrong

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

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