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Salary: Band 7 Level 1 (Total Remuneration Package $164,766 - $193,616)Employment type: Full timeApplications close: 5pm Monday 16 February 2026Mandatory/key requirements: Drivers license, Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering. Minimum 6 years experience in senior engineering or infrastructure project management rolesAbout the role:As Head of Program Management, you will be responsible for the planning, scheduling and delivery of LMWs Capital Works Program. The role provides strong leadership across financial, contract and program management to ensure robust governance, effective risk management and continuous improvement. You will oversee the delivery of major works using established project and contractor management practices, maintaining effective control of time, cost, quality and resources. The role provides engineering and technical leadership across the capital works portfolio, drawing on your expertise and the capability of the Projects team to ensure designs and constructed assets meet required standards and best-practice outcomes. As a people leader, you will lead and develop a team of Program Managers, Engineers, Project Engineers and Officers, fostering a high performing and supportive environment through clear direction, coaching and mentoring. You will build both technical and professional capability within the team, supporting the successful delivery of complex programs while enabling individual development and career progression.Key responsibilitiesOverseeing a portfolio of capital projects, monitoring performance against time, cost, quality and risk targets.Preparing and managing program budgets, forecasts and progress reporting in line with corporate and water plans.Preparing and overseeing complex project and contract documentation in accordance with LMW and DTF policies.Provide engineering leadership across disciplines to ensure integrated, high-quality project delivery, while offering advice, and developing organisational capability through mentoring and knowledge transfer.Embedding proactive risk management practices across project planning and delivery, ensuring risks are identified, assessed and managed within organisational tolerance.Identifying and implementing improvements, innovation and change initiatives to enhance project delivery practices, engineering standards.Lead, coach, and mentor a team of technical staff.About YouWe require self-motivated and experienced people leader who has an eye for detail, focus on continual improvement and is safety conscious and looking to work in a fast-paced team environment. To be successful in this role, you would ideally have some of the following:Engineer with experience in project delivery / program management.An analytical thinker with experience in delivering innovative technical solutions and an eye for detail.Good communication skills and an ability to manage multiple stakeholders.Experienced people leader who can mentor and develop technical staff.Understanding of how you work in a safe and effective manner.Working with usAt Lower Murray Water (LMW), your skills and experience are valued. We encourage innovation and collaboration, and were committed to helping you grow. Through ongoing development and learning opportunities, youll have the support you need to build a rewarding career.BenefitsInclusive, friendly cultureFlexible options to support work-life balanceDynamic, varied work environmentHealth and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance ProgramCareer and leadership development opportunitiesCompetitive salary and benefits under our Enterprise Agreement.How to applyTo apply for this role please complete an application form including responses to the following questions:What is your driver for applying for this position and what skills will you bring to the role?Where do you see the key challenges being in this role and how will you work towards achieving success?What does good leadership look like to you and how have you shown this in previous roles?Email your application form and resume to [email protected] by 5pm Monday 16th February 2026. Enquiries can be directed to: Damien Ryan Manager Infrastructure Planning & Delivery on 0429 935 371 or the Recruitment email address. To apply for this role, you must have the right to work in Australia.We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce and celebrate that everyone at LMW is unique. These differences create a culture at LMW that enhances not only our organisation but also the community in which we serve.If you require any help with your application, accessibility or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please dont hesitate to contact our Diversity & Inclusion Officer Stephanie Sloane on 0498 400 052.About usLMW delivers essential water services to approximately 80,000 urban and rural customers along the Murray River. Our service region spans the traditional lands of First Nations Peoples, from Barapa Barapa at Koondrook through Latji Latji in Mildura to Ngintait near the South Australian border. We operate both urban and rural water businesses, supporting households, commercial enterprises and large-scale irrigation. As a regional leader, LMW plays a key role in driving social, environmental and economic outcomes which strengthen community prosperity. #J-18808-Ljbffr