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Digital Program Lead

  • Location: Geelong
  • Statuses: Flexible; Full time

About the Role

  • Strategic digital transformation leadership
  • Flexible and supportive work culture
  • Community values centric organisation

Are you a passionate digital specialist, committed to supporting change and continuous improvement in a diverse, future-focused organisation? Does leading digital transformation sound like your next challenge? If so, read on…

Digital innovation is at the heart of our strategy, and our commitment to excellence drives everything we do. The Digital Program Lead is a pivotal role within our Digital Delivery team, responsible for establishing and maintaining program governance frameworks, optimising resource allocation, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Barwon Water’s digital delivery capabilities.

You’ll own the program delivery plan, refresh and integrate governance frameworks, digitise planning and milestones, and drive risk management and dependencies hygiene. You’ll coordinate program reporting cycles and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration by empowering teams to deliver meaningful digital outcomes.

About You

A digital transformation champion, you motivate and enable others to deliver through high performance and inclusive leadership. You are inquisitive, collaborative, and skilled at influencing stakeholders with your expert knowledge. You’re proficient in tools like Jira, Power BI, and Excel, and have a strong understanding of risk mitigation, data analysis, and stakeholder management.

Your qualifications in business, IT or similar will be put to the test and your practical experience in program delivery experience and relevant certifications (such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Service Design) will underpin your success.

You’ll be a true partner, providing expert advice and contributing to strategic planning and delivery management, and supported by an organisation that will continue your growth journey.

About Us

Barwon Water is Victoria’s largest regional urban water corporation, with more than 110 years’ experience in delivering world-class water, sewerage, and recycled water services. We’re a pivotal player in the region’s ongoing social, economic, and environmental prosperity, and we’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team.

Why Join Us?

At Barwon Water, we believe every individual has something valuable to offer. We value diversity, results, personal and professional growth, and a balance between work and life commitments. Our work is enriched by learning from Traditional Custodians, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Get in Touch

Does this opportunity sound like a good fit for you?

Ready to apply? Submit your cover letter and resume now.

We lead. We learn. We deliver. We care about a better future.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at recruitment@barwonwater.vic.gov.au, noting your preferred method of communication and contact details, and a member of the team will be in touch.

Enquiries to Nicole Litjens, Head of Digital Delivery, on 0438 419 853.

Applications close Sunday, 9 November 2025.

Apply now