Senior Project Manager - Cyber Security

Who are we?

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.  

The role

We are now seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager - Cyber Security to help deliver South East Water's Cyber Security project roadmap into the future!

The position will be responsible for leading and managing the delivery of South East Water’s cyber security projects to approved schedule, budget, scope, quality and which meet business outcomes and security objectives.  Partnering closely with the information and operational technology teams, business stakeholders and vendors to support the execution of the enterprise cyber security initiatives, this role is responsible for the end-to-end project management including, but not limited to, budget and schedule management, managing project stakeholders, vendors, communication, team and risk.  

The position resides in the Project Delivery team within the Business Technology Services Branch, and reports to the Project Manager Lead.  The Senior Project Manager will clearly understand the business needs of the project stakeholders and effectively deliver an outcome that maximises South East Water’s investment.

Who are you?

In order to be considered for this exciting new role, candidates must possess experience, skills and knowledge of and in the following:
 

• Extensive experience in a similar role working in a medium to large organisation with a focus on delivering complex cybersecurity projects
• Experience with project governance, methodology and processes
• Degree-level qualifications in Information Technology or appropriate related discipline.
• Programme and Project Management certifications are desirable.
• Scrum Master certification is desirable.
• Demonstrated risk management, ensuring mitigation, treatment and communication is achieved while minimising impact to project outcomes
• Demonstrated stakeholder and vendor engagement and management on complex and large impact projects
• Strong knowledge of Cybersecurity domains, concepts and terminology and managing project-level risks and dependencies
• Ability to manage and deliver against project benefits and business case outcomes
• Extensive senior stakeholder engagement & communication skills

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.   

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. 

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package: 

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.  
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.
• Life insurance and salary continuance. 
• 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave.
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.  
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking. 
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community.

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.  

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au. 

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Sunday 4 May 2025!

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application.  Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check 

 
South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required. 

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