Project Manager - Regional Projects

About the role

We are seeking experienced Project Managers – Regional Projects to join the Operations Project Delivery team. Reporting to Team Leader – Operations Project Delivery, this role is responsible for leading a portfolio of capital and non-capital (OPEX) projects across regional areas. You will work closely with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and community stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards. These roles support ongoing program delivery and operational priorities across the business.

 

What the role will involve

• Oversee and deploy Project Leaders across OPEX project portfolios to support efficient delivery

• Communicate, engage and negotiate with key internal and external stakeholders

• Build employee capability through mentoring, coaching, performance feedback and provision of training and development

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards

• Provide accurate reporting on project progress, costs, and performance

 

About you

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, project management, or relevant industry experience

• Strong experience delivering engineering or infrastructure projects end-to-end

• Proven capability in contract management, procurement, and tender processes

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

• Commitment to safety leadership and high-performance team culture

 

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

 

Applications close 22 June 2026

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at rec••••••••@watercorporation.com.au or 08 •••• •000.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at rec••••••••@watercorporation.com.au or 08 •••• •000.