SECONDMENTS

The Victorian water industry secondment program builds organisational capability by connecting staff with work opportunities in other organisations exposing them to new ideas and knowledge, alternative leadership styles and diverse approaches to challenges and implementations.

SECONDMENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Manager Healthy Waterways (fixed term)

Are you passionate about supporting landholders, community and First Nations groups to improve waterway management and the natural environment?

Use your skills and experience to help shape the future of healthy waterways and catchments in North East Victoria by joining our high performing team.

We have an exciting opportunity for a person who:

  • Is interested in delivering projects to improve waterway health and increase resilience to extreme events
  • Can provide strategic leadership and delivery of multiple projects and programs
  • Enjoys collaborating with others to develop regional and organisational strategies
  • Thinks strategically and creatively, using initiative to solve complex problems

We will offer you:

  • A great regional location
  • A challenging and rewarding career move
  • A flexible and friendly work environment

 This is a full time (negotiable with appropriately qualified candidates) fixed term position until 31 December 2025, based in Wodonga, Tallangatta, Everton, or an alternative may be considered. A total renumeration package from $122,273 is offered, with an annual increase in line with the North East Catchment Management Authority Enterprise Agreement.

More information is contained in the position description, which can be downloaded from the North East CMA website http://www.necma.vic.gov.au/About-Us/Employment-opportunities/Jobs/Apply.

You will need to supply a cover letter, a statement addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume.

The North East CMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a diverse and productive workplace environment.

 

Applications must be received by 11:59 PM, Thursday 10 October 2024.

For a confidential discussion regarding this position call Helen Wilson, Manager NRM Planning and Delivery, on 0428 676 054.

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Position purpose

The Policy Officer – Mitigation and Preparedness supports the development of emergency preparedness, response and recovery policies and plan for major complex and interrelated incidents. The role also contributes the Group submissions for Water Emergency Management unit to Cabinet and Ministerial inquiries.  

Position details

Position specific requirements & other information, please find the Link below:

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A secondment is a chance to temporarily work in a different organisation.
It can also regenerate employees who have started to feel they have plateaued in their current role and looking for a springboard into the next phase of their career.
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The Victorian water industry secondment program offers the ability to develop further skills and knowledge through matching individual interest with work opportunities across water corporations, and catchment management authorities. The program directly builds the capability of the sector as a whole.

A secondment can offer a more intensive learning experience than classroom or online courses, and you get to put your new knowledge to use immediately and continuously. There are no theory or hypotheticals here, this is real and hands-on.

Hosting organisations experience the benefit of new skills, experience and perspective being applied.

Secondments pay dividends in terms of employee engagement as well. After all, what’s more engaging than a chance to develop new skills without the hassle of going to night school?

Want to advertise a secondment opportunity?

Listings are free of charge for VicWater Members
Contact us at vicwater@vicwater.org.au

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Secondment programs build organisational capability by connecting staff and exposing them to new ideas, alternative leadership styles, and diverse approaches.
It’s an opportunity to learn further skills and knowledge they can use when they return to their regular role.

Secondments are also a great tool for employee retention. If a highly valued team member becomes restless in their role, sending them to another department for a quarter or two gives them a chance to stretch their legs without walking out the door.

VicWater is excited to support the Victorian water industry secondment program, which will help participants improve their skills and invigorate their careers and in doing so, build the capability of the sector as a whole.

Secondments are a great opportunity for people to experience a new functional area in a fast and furious way.

In an era of increasingly specialised skillsets and tough competition for the most talented workers, secondments are a win for both water sector employees and employers.
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SECONDMENT FAQ

A secondment is the opportunity to work temporarily in a different firm or department to the one you are already working in. In an internal secondment, the employee moves to a different part of the same organisation. In an external secondment, the employee temporarily works at a different organisation.

Secondment programs build organisational leadership and positive cultural change by connecting staff and exposing them to new ideas, alternative leadership styles, and diverse approaches. It’s an opportunity to learn valuable skills and training on the job, they can use when they return to their regular role.

Length of secondment depends on individual circumstances, but it can range from less than 100 hours on a part-time basis, to up to two years full-time. Depending on organisational policies, opportunities may be open to all or restricted to managers, technical or professional staff.

Generally, your employer who is letting you go on secondment is the one that will continue to pay your wages. There may also be additional consideration in regards to bonuses, expenses, overtime and training costs.

Secondees can learn additional skills, benefit from new experiences and of course it’s a tremendous networking opportunity.

The secondment may be terminated at any time by mutual agreement of the Employing Organisation and the Host Organisation. Alternatively, the Employing Organisation or Host Organisation may terminate the secondment by giving the other party at least two weeks’ written notice.

A secondment does not terminate an employee’s contract of employment; the contract continues to subsist during the period of secondment, and a key principle of the arrangement is that the employee is expected to return to his or her substantive post when the secondment ends.

Below are examples of secondment agreements. If you would like more information please contact us.

Want to advertise a secondment opportunity?

Listings are free of charge for VicWater Members
Contact us at vicwater@vicwater.org.au

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