We are unique
We are a regional business that thinks on a global level. We work with determined, passionate and curious people to empower communities for a better tomorrow. Essential Water provides high-quality and reliable water and sewerage services to approximately 18,000 people in the Far West New South Wales.
We are united in our purpose, and we live our values. We love a challenge, thrive in a culture that’s all about teamwork and we are here for our customers no matter what. We thrive on teamwork and care about each other. We respect what makes us unique and celebrate the diverse talents, strengths, and perspectives that each of us bring.
About the role
We are currently recruiting a Project Coordinator to join our team within the Water Major Projects team. This position will be based from Broken Hill, NSW.
The Project Coordinator is responsible for undertaking activities for projects such as surveillance and monitoring of construction activities, liaising with contractors, trades groups, consultants and external and internal service providers and suppliers for critical infrastructure projects.
Key responsibilities
- Provide overall surveillance and day‑to‑day monitoring of critical infrastructure construction activities to ensure compliance with designs, project plans, engineering standards, and OHS&E requirements
- Interpret plans, specifications, regulations, and codes of practice to ensure correct methods, materials, and contractor designs are implemented and maintained
- Coordinate project activities, including progress meetings, internal audits, issue identification, and preparation of written project status reports
- Identify project risks, non‑conformances, and deviations from plans, recommend corrective actions, and maintain logs of issues and poor work practices
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with engineers, directors, contractors, construction managers, and other key stakeholders
- Maintain accurate project records, reports, and files, ensuring quality control and risk management requirements are met
About You
This role requires proven experience applying formal project management qualifications within a water and sewer environment, alongside a strong understanding of relevant industry, regulatory, and statutory requirements. You will bring hands-on trade knowledge in building construction and/or engineering, with demonstrated capability coordinating projects and working effectively with contractors to deliver successful outcomes. Sound project management skills, strong computer literacy, and confidence using relevant systems are essential, as is your ability to communicate clearly and liaise with customers, business units, and key stakeholders. If you enjoy managing complex projects, collaborating with diverse teams, and applying your technical expertise in a practical, outcomes-focused way, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma in Project Management underpinned by Building Construction or Engineering Trade knowledge or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications.
Why Essential Water
We offer a competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
Essential Water provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits including relocation assistance, health and wellbeing programs and various discounts through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Optus, JB HI FI, Mildura Health Fund and nib. For more information on our benefits, please visit the Employee Benefits page.
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 - Endorsed Employer for All Women.
For more information, please contact Aron Molloy Major Projects Director – Water on 0409 352 854.
Applications close on 18 May 2026 at 11:55PM AEST.
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Essential Water is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.