At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead asset projects to enhance water treatment reliability and performance.
- Company: Join Veolia, a global leader in environmental solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy career development, paid parental leave, and fitness perks.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for meaningful work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community water services while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in asset management and project delivery is essential.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
The Opportunity
Veolia is seeking an Asset & Projects Lead to improve the reliability, renewal and performance of water treatment plants and transmission networks across Central Victoria. Based in Bendigo 3550 and reporting to the Asset Investment and Systems Lead, this hands-on role combines asset lifecycle management, technical problem-solving, reliability improvement and project delivery. You will lead through technical expertise and project ownership rather than direct people management, working closely with operations, maintenance teams, engineers, contractors and delivery partners.
What's on offer:
- Ownership of varied asset renewal and improvement projects
- Meaningful work supporting safe and reliable water services
- Influence over asset performance and lifecycle decisions
- Career development within a stable, global organisation
- Paid parental leave, Fitness Passport and a paid volunteer day
What You'll Do:
- Lead asset condition assessments and determine asset health and remaining life
- Plan and deliver minor capital, refurbishment and renewal projects
- Prepare project scopes, business cases, estimates, schedules and risk assessments
- Manage contractors and coordinate work with operational teams
- Investigate equipment failures and develop long-term reliability solutions
- Use criticality, maintenance and performance data to guide asset decisions
- Maintain engineering drawings, asset records and Management of Change documents
- Ensure projects meet safety, quality, environmental and contractual requirements
What You'll Bring:
- Water, wastewater or infrastructure asset management experience
- Project delivery and technical problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of maintenance strategy and root cause analysis
- Experience with drawings, MOC processes and CMMS/EAM platforms
Why Veolia?
Veolia is a global leader in environmental solutions, working to protect and renew the resources essential to life. Across Australia and New Zealand, our teams deliver water, waste and energy services that support communities, industries and the environment. At Veolia, you can contribute to meaningful work while building your career within a stable, global organisation. You will work with experienced colleagues, take ownership of varied projects and help improve infrastructure relied upon by local communities. Veolia values diversity, equality and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Asset & Projects Lead employer: Veolia | Australia & New Zealand
Veolia Australia & New Zealand is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Located in Arndell Park, NSW, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages innovation and collaboration, along with competitive remuneration and opportunities to expand their professional skills while making a meaningful impact in the environmental sector.
Contact Details:
Veolia | Australia & New Zealand Recruitment Team
