Job Number: 979220
Work type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Melbourne - Northern Region, Melbourne - South Region
Categories: Environment, Management, Other
Who we areIn Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life. As caretakers for Melbourne's water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.
Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a backyard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra—we're there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world's cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home —just as we have for over 130 years.
If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what's right, you're in the right place.
About the RoleThis eighteen month fixed term contract is based from our North East Regional Office in Croydon. Reporting to the Head of Waterway & Catchment Services South East, this is a pivotal role within the Water Resources & Upper Yarra team.
As the Manager Water Resources & Upper Yarra, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of Melbourne Water waterway and catchment obligations, programs, and services in the defined geographical area.
In delivering our services and obligations, you will work closely with our partners and stakeholders, including councils, regulatory authorities and the community, to ensure we meet expectations and provide a great customer experience.
About you:Graduate qualification in environmental / natural resource management, science, social science or engineering is preferred but not essentialProven change leadership experience with demonstrated ability to drive high team performanceAbility to evolve and execute Melbourne Water's catchment, waterways and drainage investment plan and service offeringsProven continuous improvement capabilitiesStrong commercial acumenAbility to influence stakeholder groupsHighly developed organisational and time management skillsAbility to pass a Police Check and AusCheckAt Melbourne Water, we care about water and all life that springs from it.
Our people are fuelled by passion, and with safety at the forefront, we have an unwavering sense of purpose, and are on a mission to protect every Melburnian's way of life, one drop at a time.
We walk the talk when it comes to flexible working – but that's not all. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning permeates everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.
Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.
If you're curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and care deeply for public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive an application and learn if you could be a great fit.
How to ApplyTo apply for this eighteen month fixed term contract please click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.
Advertised: 08 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Closing: 24 Nov 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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