Strategic Planning and Monitoring Coordinator & Strategic Projects Officer
Lower Murray Water (LMW) is a water corporation providing water services to urban and rural customers along the Murray River, from Wemba-Wemba Land (Kerang) through to Latji Latji Land (South Australian border). With just over 200 staff located in and around Mildura, Swan Hill, Kerang and Robinvale, we are responsible for servicing around 80,000 customers.
We're excited to announce the launch of our Strategy and Partnerships Division, a newly established unit dedicated to driving our organisation's strategic direction and fostering partnerships that enhance our vision and mission. This division plays a crucial role in ensuring that LMW's strategic plans, projects, and initiatives are aligned with our statutory obligations and long-term goals. By integrating innovative systems and fostering a culture of strategic risk management, the division aims to support LMW in achieving sustainable growth and excellence.
We have two new and exciting positions available:
Strategic Planning & Monitoring Coordinator (Pay Band: 6 from $118,596)
We are seeking an experienced and driven Strategic Planning & Monitoring Coordinator to join our Strategy and Partnerships Team. As the Strategic Planning & Monitoring Coordinator you will play a lead role in shaping the future direction of LMW by leading the design and coordinating the system that enables LMW to best create, review, and monitor its strategic plans, projects, and initiatives in accordance with our statutory obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the development and coordination of LMW's five-year pricing submission.
Implement a strategic planning framework, including a balanced scorecard.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Foster a culture of strategic risk management and systems thinking.
About You:
Proven experience in strategic planning and project management.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Collaborative mindset and ability to integrate planning processes.
Proactive approach to developing innovative systems.
Strategic Projects Officer (Pay Band: 4 from $95,745)
We are seeking an experienced and driven Strategic Projects Officer to join our Strategy and Partnerships Team. As the Strategic Projects Officer you will play a key part in shaping the future direction of LMW by supporting the development, review, and monitoring of strategic plans, projects, and initiatives that align with our Strategic Plan objectives and statutory obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
Project manage strategic initiatives to support a strategically focused culture.
Build strong stakeholder relationships internally and externally.
Support the development and review of key frameworks and strategies.
Conduct research and data analysis for evidence-based decision making.
About You:
Proven experience in project management and/or strategic planning.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across the organisation.
Desire to develop and implement new ways of working for strategic alignment.
What We Offer:
Friendly and inclusive culture.
Flexible working options promoting work-life balance.
Exciting work experience with new ventures daily.
Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling.
Focus on career and leadership development.
Attractive salary and employment benefits under our Enterprise Agreement.
To apply for this role please complete the Job Application Form including responses to the following questions:
Why do you want to be the Strategic Planning & Monitoring Coordinator or Strategic Projects Officer at LMW?
What skills and experience will you bring to the role?
Describe what strategy means to you and how do you see it guiding decisions and actions within an organisation?
Email your application form and resume to: ****** by Sunday 10 November 2024. Enquiries can be directed to the recruitment email address or Phil Gourlay - HR Business Partner on 0461 254 ***.
Working at LMW will inspire you to be passionate, innovative and dynamic. The skills and abilities you bring to the role will be valued, in turn we are committed to fostering a high-performing culture through continued coaching, developing and learning opportunities which will support an exciting career at LMW.
We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce and celebrate that everyone at LMW is unique in their own way. These unique differences create a culture at LMW that enhances not only our organisation but also the community in which we serve.
If you require any help with your application, accessibility or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please don't hesitate to contact the People Team on 1800 808 830.
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