Manager Operations Transition

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Skills and Experiences:
Employment Type: 2 Year Fixed Term - Full Time

Overview of role:
We’re seeking an experienced Manager Operations Transition to lead the operational readiness of our water and wastewater services through a critical period of change.

This senior role sits within the Assets & Operations business unit and is pivotal to ensuring Coliban Water is ready to operate under a complex hybrid model—bringing some services in-house while supporting the mobilisation of a new outsourced service delivery model.

You’ll provide strong leadership across people, processes, systems and assets to ensure seamless transitions, minimal disruption to customers, and a sustainable operating model for the future.

Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will:
Lead and deliver operational readiness frameworks, plans and milestones across insourcing and outsourcing initiatives

Ensure “go‑live” readiness with a strong focus on safety, service continuity and customer outcomes

Oversee readiness activities for bringing selected operational capabilities and assets in‑house

Support mobilisation and operational readiness of outsourced service providers, working closely with commercial and procurement teams

Identify and actively manage interdependencies across operational, corporate and enabling functions (HR, IT, Finance, Asset Management, Customer and more)

Align operational readiness activities with enabling programs such as digital systems, workforce transformation and process redesign

Establish and maintain strong governance, risk management and assurance processes

Engage, influence and communicate effectively with senior leaders, program teams and external partners

Capture lessons learned and embed continuous improvement into future operating models

About you:
You’re a confident and credible leader with a strong background in operational readiness, transition or transformation programs—ideally within water, utilities or infrastructure environments.

You will bring:
Demonstrated experience leading complex transition or readiness programs, including insourcing and/or outsourcing models

Strong understanding of operational, commercial and regulatory considerations in utilities or asset‑intensive organisations

Proven ability to manage complex interdependencies across multiple teams and programs

Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at senior and executive levels

Solid program and project management capability, including governance and risk management

Tertiary qualifications in engineering, business or a related discipline, with certification in program, project or change management (or equivalent experience)

Knowledge of the water industry and regulatory environment will be highly regarded.

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 7 $163,687 – $193,343 plus super, standby and overtime. Salary will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.

Enquiries:
For further information please contact Bidita Rezwana on 0431173635 or via email at bidita.rezwana@coliban.com.au

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by 31 May 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, 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 Bidita Rezwana.

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.