As our Project Manager – Engagement, you'll play a part in driving positive change for the communities we serve.
Permanent, full time opportunity True hybrid working – work from home and our Mitcham office
Reporting to the Inclusion Team Manager, you will join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team that leads policies and programs that support our commitments to reconciliation, customer support, family violence, and accessible and inclusive services.
As the Project Manager - Engagement, you will contribute to these commitments by overseeing our engagement framework and coordinating outreach activities and events that meet strategic objectives.
About us We're on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source.
We're one of Australia's largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria's population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.
Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive.
Here, you'll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.
We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.
Your key responsibilities
Delivering our evidence-informed strategic engagement framework that supports inclusion, customer support and reconciliation outcomes.
Developing and delivering processes and systems to monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness and impact of engagement for continuous improvement.
Leading inclusive and accessible in-person and online events and outreach activities to meet strategic engagement objectives such as campaign activations, pop-up stalls and presentations.
This includes collaborating with colleagues from across the organisation to deliver activities.
Coordinating the development of engagement resources and communication materials.
Developing strong and productive relationships internally and with sector partners, including diverse customers and community groups.
Working in a collaborative, agile manner in cross-functional teams to achieve strategic outcomes.
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who is passionate about engagement, dedicated to exceptional customer service and community outcomes, and possessing a collaborative, can-do mindset.
You'll bring a range of skills and experience to this role, including: Project and program management with demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes on time and to high standards.
Strong understanding of engagement principles and experience in designing and delivering inclusive and accessible outreach and engagement activities.
Communication, including verbal and written skills – facilitating effective presentations and sharing of progress, results and learnings.
Stakeholder management experience and ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Demonstrated commitment, understanding, and awareness of matters relating to inclusion, reconciliation, and equity.
To view the full position description, click HERE.
Why Yarra Valley Water?
We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level.
Creating opportunities for you to grow – both professionally, and personally.
When you flourish, we all do.
Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team.
Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
$650 home office set up allowance for eligible employees Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office 14 weeks paid parental leave 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave
Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them.
So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch.
We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
How to apply Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.Closing date:
22 September 2024 This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.
We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI+ community, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact us via email
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position.
This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.
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