Manager, Maintenance Program Delivery

Greater Western Water

. Lead the delivery of maintenance activities across water treatment plants, recycled water facilities and network assets .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeWest Melbourne • AustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading maintenance activities and asset management within water treatment and infrastructure environments, focusing on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. Proven ability to manage budgets, develop high-performing teams, and engage effectively with stakeholders.

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Leadership ExperienceAsset ManagementWater Treatment MaintenanceBudget ManagementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Asset ManagementWater Treatment MaintenanceOperational Budget ManagementCapital Budget ManagementRisk ManagementContinuous Improvement PrinciplesMechanical Asset MaintenanceElectrical Asset Maintenance

Soft Skills

CoachingRelationship ManagementAnalytical Problem-SolvingInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Tertiary Qualification in Engineering

Industry Keywords

HSEQ ComplianceUtilitiesInfrastructureAsset-Intensive EnvironmentsWater and Wastewater Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the delivery of maintenance activities across water treatment plants, recycled water facilities and network assets
Drive continuous improvement of asset management plans, maintenance strategies and asset reliability programs
Manage operational and capital expenditure budgets, ensuring efficient and cost-effective program delivery
Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, capability development and performance leadership
Build relationships with contractors, delivery partners, authorities and internal stakeholders
Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with HSEQ, legislative and regulatory obligations
Provide strategic and operational leadership across maintenance activities for treatment plants, network assets, sewer and water pump stations, and planned maintenance programs
Support service delivery outcomes while maintaining focus on safety, performance and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven leadership experience managing maintenance, operational or asset management teams in utilities, infrastructure or asset-intensive environments
Strong experience in water, wastewater, treatment plant or mechanical and electrical asset maintenance
Demonstrated experience managing operational and capital budgets and delivering maintenance programs
Strong knowledge of asset management, risk management and continuous improvement principles
Excellent stakeholder engagement, relationship management and influencing skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to manage complex operational issues and competing priorities
Tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline; or significant relevant experience in water, wastewater or asset management environments
Successful candidate must complete reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, verification of working rights in Australia, and additional security clearance checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Balance of on-site and WFH
Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
Additional Work Life Balance Days for eligible full-time employees, subject to eligibility criteria
Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office
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