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General Manager, Service Delivery – Full Time – Apply now, don’t delay
- Lead enterprise-wide service delivery across irrigation, groundwater and customer functions.
- Drive strategic transformation, operational excellence and digital innovation.
- Can be located across offices: Mitcham, Werribee, Maffra, Traralgon, Warrnambool.
Southern Rural Water (SRW) manages rural water and groundwater across the southern half of Victoria, from the Great Divide to the coast and from the South Australian border in the west to the NSW border in the east. SRW is a government-owned statutory corporation, with operations supporting agriculture, energy production, regional communities and urban businesses. SRW is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation, modernising its irrigation infrastructure, transitioning to new digital and operational technologies, and positioning itself to meet future climate and customer challenges. This transformation includes bold leadership in customer service, operational reform, technology uplift, and cultural renewal.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the General Manager Service Delivery is a key executive leadership role, responsible for the operational management of SRW’s water supply services across irrigation, groundwater and rivers. The role also oversees statutory functions, customer experience and technology enabled service delivery. You will lead a high-performing team of regional and functional managers, delivering against SRW’s strategic and corporate plans, and ensuring best practice outcomes in safety, customer service, innovation and operational excellence. This role leads digital service innovation and ensures business continuity through oversight of SRW’s day-to-day cyber defences. As a strategic leader, you will collaborate across the organisation to guide cultural transformation, embed values-driven leadership, and promote agile business practices. You will manage large, multidisciplinary functions and influence major reforms to position SRW as a future-ready, customer-centric and digitally-enabled organisation.
You are a proven senior leader with extensive experience in operational leadership across water, utilities, infrastructure or complex regional service environments. You hold a relevant degree in Business, Engineering, Management or a similar field, and may also bring postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA. You bring a strong record of driving service reform, managing risk, implementing digital innovation and navigating diverse stakeholder environments. You have a demonstrated ability to lead through influence and collaboration, delivering measurable outcomes while building a culture of safety, integrity, accountability and high performance. As a strategic thinker and agile change leader, you thrive in complex settings, bring outstanding communication skills, and align with SRW’s purpose to deliver a lasting legacy for customers, communities and the environment.
SRW is committed to diversity and gender equality, and we have recently achieved a 50:50 gender split in our strategic leadership team, with many of our female managers overseeing functions that have previously been male dominated, including asset management, health and safety, emergency management and risk, water supply and capital delivery. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders who are ready to take the next step in their leadership career with this diverse and challenging role.
Location: Negotiable across SRW major offices – Mitcham, Werribee, Maffra, Traralgon, Warrnambool with WFH and flexibility options.
To view the Success Profile for this opportunity, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://tinyurl.com/3wf4tkua
To apply, please click ‘apply now’ and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Kate Rowe on 0412 254 802 or Seamus Scanlon on 0455 118 868.
Both South Rural Water and Davidson acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.
Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you.
General Manager, Service Delivery – Southern Rural Water job in CEO & General Management in Melbour
Senior Electrical Engineer – Full Time – No Application closing date
Gippsland Water exists to deliver essential water, wastewater, and waste recovery services that support the health, safety, and wellbeing in the Gippsland community. As a key employer in our region, we play a vital role in shaping a sustainable future while driving positive outcomes for our environment, economy, and people.
We ‘re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive by offering:
- Flexible work arrangements to support your work/life balance.
- Diverse career opportunities and ongoing professional development.
- A supportive and inclusive culture where our people feel safe to bring their full and authentic self to work.
- Competitive benefits that make your professional and personal experiences rewarding.
Our focus is on building a highly skilled, customer-focused team, united by a shared purpose, to make a real difference in the community we serve.
About the role
As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll take the lead in electrical safety and standards for Gippsland Water, as well as undertaking hands on electrical design, site investigations and works supervision.
You’ll be involved with the planning, design, tendering, construction supervision and commissioning of major infrastructure capital projects, along with supervising and mentoring the electrical engineer.
With a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll drive the optimisation of our electrical assets and have an attention to detail for electrical drawings.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A tertiary qualification in electrical engineering.
- Current registration as a Professional Engineer in Victoria or eligible to obtain registration within six months.
- At least seven years electrical engineering experience in the water industry or related industry.
- Detailed knowledge of electrical standards and provision of technical advice at a high level.
- Demonstrated project management and risk management experience.
- Well-developed oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to use technical software packages for electrical engineering.
How to apply
For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Paul Jones, Manager Electrical & Energy Solutions on 0429 021 420.
Applications will be viewed as they are received.
Before applying for the position applicants should read the position description and included selection criteria. All applicants need to provide a statement addressing all selection criteria along with a copy of your current resume to be considered for this position.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.
Further information: A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers or by emailing Employment@gippswater.com.au
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Corangamite Catchment Integrated Water Management Officer – Full Time – Applications closing by midday Thursday 14 August 2025.
- Full time, 4 years fixed term contract (0.8 FTE considered)
- Enjoy a great work life balance with a hybrid working model
- Join an organisation with a fantastic culture
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is a Victorian Government statutory authority whose role is to work with and support natural resource management agencies, Traditional Owners and local communities to improve sustainable land use, biodiversity and water resources management extending from Ballarat south through the Western District Lakes and Victorian Volcanic Plains including Colac and Geelong, through the Otway Ranges to the coast along the Great Ocean Road.
About the opportunity
The Integrated Water Management Officer is responsible for leading Corangamite Catchment Management Authority’s contribution to Integrated Water Management (IWM) planning, collaboration, and project delivery.
This dedicated role will strengthen the organisation’s strategic engagement in IWM Forums, support internal capacity building, and drive the integration of IWM practices across all CMA functions (including waterways, floodplain, coast and marine, biodiversity and land management programs).
The IWM Officer will operate as part of a statewide cohort of CMA IWM practitioners and participate in a peer network coordinated by the Statewide IWM Coordinator, with guidance and support from DEECA.
A particular focus of the role will be to proactively engage with all State, local government, and agency led strategic and large-scale statutory planning processes to advocate for IWM-related opportunities, and coordinate responses across relevant catchment partners to ensure those opportunities and any concerns are identified and managed as early as possible in planning processes.
The position also supports joint initiatives with other CMAs and partners to improve waterway health, community resilience, and cross-sector coordination.
The role is full time fixed term for four years as part of a specific but limited DEECA funding source. Applications for 0.8 FTE will also be considered. We offer flexible work arrangements and support working from home in combination with working from our main office in Colac and secondary office in Geelong.
Remuneration for the role is $95,780 – $106,966 per annum depending on experience plus superannuation.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental planning, water or natural resource management, engineering, land use planning or a related field (mandatory).
- Knowledge of integrated water management, stormwater management, or the water sector in Victoria (highly desirable).
- Demonstrated experience working in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, or collaborative project management.
- Experience in long-term strategic planning including scenario planning and risk analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in leading complex projects involving inter-agency collaboration.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to positively engage and foster strong professional relationships with key stakeholders and employees.
- High level written communication skills with proven ability to prepare professional business correspondence and reports.
- Demonstrated ability to model the Authority’s Approach and the Victorian Public Sector values and behaviours.
What we offer
At Corangamite CMA employees enjoy a range of employee benefits including:
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Generous employment conditions including flexitime and purchased leave
- Flexible working arrangements including working a combination of office and remote working (work from home)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health and wellbeing events
- A fantastic workplace culture
Get in touch
For more information regarding this role and to discuss your situation, please contact Trent Griffiths, Manager Strategy and Partnerships on 0484 985 178.
To apply please send your application including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and CV to HR@ccma.vic.gov.au by midday Thursday 14 August 2025.
About Corangamite Catchment Management Authority
At Corangamite CMA our mission is “Healthy and Productive Lands and Water cared for and enjoyed by thriving Communities”. Our purpose is to be the regional leader working with land managers, communities, other organisations and governments to protect and improve the health of the region’s natural resources (water, soils, biodiversity) to improve the health and sustainable productivity of the Corangamite region.
To learn more visit us at www.ccma.vic.gov.au
At Corangamite CMA, we are building an inclusive workplace to help realise the potential of our employees, embrace our differences, and apply our diverse thinking to innovation and delivering services to Victorian communities. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Manager, Landscape, Restoration and Biodiversity – Full time, 2 years fixed term contract – Applications close by midday Thursday 14 August 2025.
- Full time, 2 years fixed term contract (0.8 FTE considered)
- Enjoy a great work life balance with a hybrid working model
- Join an organisation with a fantastic culture
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is a Victorian Government statutory authority whose role is to work with and support natural resource management agencies, Traditional Owners and local communities to improve sustainable land use, biodiversity and water resources management extending from Ballarat south through the Western District Lakes and Victorian Volcanic Plains including Colac and Geelong, through the Otway Ranges to the coast along the Great Ocean Road.
About the opportunity
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of nature restoration in the Corangamite region, driving meaningful change through leadership, innovation, and collaboration.
The Manager, Landscape Restoration and Biodiversity is a newly established, strategic implementation role at Corangamite CMA, designed to deliver innovative approaches to landscape restoration, climate resilience, and nature-positive investment. In this role you will lead the implementation of high-impact initiatives that attract private and philanthropic investment, accelerate on-ground restoration efforts, and address climate and nature-related risks and opportunities.
Working collaboratively with Traditional Owners and other partners, you will guide a high-performing team to co-design and deliver projects that protect and restore threatened species, ecological communities, and Ramsar-listed wetlands across the Corangamite region.
Landscape scale programs will initially focus on the Moorabool River catchment, the Victorian Volcanic Plain, and the Curdies River catchment, where emerging partnerships with nature finance experts are already underway. This role will also support the application of natural capital approaches across new and existing projects with a wide range of partners.
The role is full time fixed term for two years though we will consider 0.8 FTE. We offer flexible work arrangements and support working from home in combination with working from our main office in Colac and secondary office in Geelong.
Remuneration for the role is $114,341 – 129,693 per annum depending on experience plus superannuation.
About you
- Demonstrated experience in leading strategic environmental or natural resource management initiatives, with a focus on innovation, impact, and long-term outcomes.
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects, including budget development, financial oversight, procurement, and reporting.
- High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of building effective partnerships with Traditional Owners, landholders, investors, government agencies, and community groups.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a small team to deliver high-quality outcomes in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, and rights, with experience in co-designing projects with Traditional Owners.
- Strong awareness of the political, policy, and regulatory environment affecting natural resource management, with the ability to navigate complex systems, influence decision-makers, and align projects with broader government and community priorities.
- Demonstrated commitment to modelling the values and behaviours of Corangamite CMA and the Victorian Public Sector, including integrity, respect, accountability, responsiveness, human rights, leadership, and impartiality in all aspects of work.
What we offer
At Corangamite CMA employees enjoy a range of employee benefits including:
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Generous employment conditions including flexitime and purchased leave
- Flexible working arrangements including working a combination of office and remote working (work from home)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health and wellbeing events
- A fantastic workplace culture
Get in touch
For more information regarding this role and to discuss your situation, please contact Sarah Holland Clift, People, Safety and Wellbeing Lead on 0428 343 728.
To apply please send your application including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and CV to HR@ccma.vic.gov.au by midday Thursday 14 August 2025.
About Corangamite Catchment Management Authority
At Corangamite CMA our mission is “Healthy and Productive Lands and Water cared for and enjoyed by thriving Communities”. Our purpose is to be the regional leader working with land managers, communities, other organisations and governments to protect and improve the health of the region’s natural resources (water, soils, biodiversity) to improve the health and sustainable productivity of the Corangamite region.
To learn more visit us at www.ccma.vic.gov.au
At Corangamite CMA, we are building an inclusive workplace to help realise the potential of our employees, embrace our differences, and apply our diverse thinking to innovation and delivering services to Victorian communities. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER – MITCHELL – Full Time – Applications close Wednesday 13th of August 2025
Looking to use your trade qualification in an industry full of unique challenges? We have the opportunity for you!
- Job security- Full time ongoing contract, East Gippsland Bairnsdale Vic
- Collaborative workplace culture- Innovation, authenticity and accountability
- High-growth industry- Access ongoing training and career growth opportunities
East Gippsland Water provide an essential service to customers across our region, priding ourselves on our workplace culture of collaboration, innovation, authenticity and accountability. If you want to apply your skills and develop a career in a customer-focused industry, we would like to hear from you.
About the role
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Operations & Maintenance team based at our Depot in Bairnsdale. In this position you will work collaboratively with a diverse team to ensure the efficient operations and maintenance of below and above ground infrastructure across the Mitchell region.
The Network Operations team plays an essential role in ensuring the continuity of supply of water and sewer services to customers through both planned maintenance activities and reactive works, as well as assisting in operational improvements and efficiencies to meet customer expectations.
About you
The ideal candidate would have the ability to adopt and display East Gippsland Waters trademark values and behaviours, along with the commitment to providing a quality essential service to the community.
We are looking for someone with:
- A trade qualification, with minimum 3 years’ experience in plumbing, drainage, pipe
laying, or civil construction
- Proficiency in the use of plumbing/water industry related machinery, hand and power tools
- Knowledge of pumps, potable water and sewer infrastructure is highly desirable
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
- An aptitude for problem-solving
- A positive attitude towards personal and professional development
Benefits of working for East Gippsland Water:
- A supportive and collaborative work
- Opportunities for professional development and career
- Corporate Gym Membership- allows staff to access reduced rate membership.
- EAP program- Services include but not limited employee counselling, professional development, career and financial coaching, leadership training and more.
- Competitive salary and benefits
We invest heavily in the development of our people, and this is an exciting opportunity for the right person to apply their existing experience and build a career in a high-growth industry full of unique challenges.
If you have experience in the operations and maintenance of assets, operating or maintaining
tools, plant and equipment and would like the opportunity to work within a dynamic team, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply now!
Applications must include a resume and cover Letter outlining how you can contribute the success of our organisation with reference to the selection criteria contained within the position description.
To find out more about this position, you can obtain a Position Description by visiting our website egwater.vic.gov.au/positions-vacant, or by emailing our People & Culture team at vacancies@egwater.vic.gov.au or on 03 5150 4444.
Applications close Wednesday 13th of August 2025
As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace, East Gippsland Water supports a positive work-life balance with consideration to flexible work arrangements and strongly encourages applications from experienced women and men, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+, First Nations People, and culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with communities in which we live and work.
* This role has been classified as per our Enterprise Agreement as a Band 2-3 position, ($56,902.59 – $ 83,811.38per annum)
*Plus 11.5% employer superannuation contribution. We reserve the right to remunerate successful candidates within the span of this classification dependant on demonstrated skills, experience and qualifications.
*Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical and a National Police Check.
GIS (Geographic Information System) Officer – Full Time – Applications close on Thursday 31/7/2025
Join East Gippsland Water as a GIS Officer! Support asset management, drive innovation & enjoy work-life balance in a scenic, future-focused team.
- Make a real impact using GIS to support vital water infrastructure
- Enjoy a full-time role with work-life balance in beautiful East
- Join a collaborative team driving digital transformation and
About the role
The GIS Officer plays a key role in maintaining accurate and reliable spatial records of East Gippsland Water’s assets. This position supports our commitment to excellence in asset management and drives innovation in how we collect, manage, and enhance spatial data systems.
As part of a forward-thinking technology team, the GIS Officer works closely with both capital and operational teams to align spatial data practices with business processes. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about digital transformation and making a meaningful impact on infrastructure and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and enhance GIS platforms to support asset management, planning, engineering, incident response, and customer service.
- Lead the design and implementation of new GIS systems aligned with the Corporation’s
ICT strategy.
- Ensure seamless integration of GIS with other corporate systems and adapt to evolving organisational needs.
- Provide application support and assist with data maintenance to strengthen the
organisation’s digital capability.
- Collaborate across teams to promote GIS use and foster a culture of data literacy and
Benefits of working for East Gippsland Water:
- A supportive and collaborative work
- Opportunities for professional development and career
- Corporate Gym Membership- allows staff to access reduced rate membership.
- EAP program- Services include but not limited employee counselling, professional development, career and financial coaching, eLearning, leadership training and
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Work-life balance- Monday to Friday schedule, in beautiful East
- Commitment to sustainability and community
- Access to modern technology and tools to support
- Inclusive and values-driven culture that celebrates diversity and
EGW- Renowned for its proactive supportive community & exceptional lifestyle. We take pride & ownership to deliver essential services to our community.
Apply now!
Applications should include a resume and covering letter outlining how you can contribute to the team’s success, and outlining your skills and experience against the KEY SELECTION CRITERIA responsibilities of the role.
To find out more about this position, you can obtain a Position Description by visiting our website egwater.vic.gov.au/positions-vacant, or by emailing our People & Culture team at vacancies@egwater.vic.gov.au or on 03 5150 4444.
Applications close on Thursday 31/7/2025
East Gippsland Water provides an inclusive work environment, offering ongoing professional development opportunities, a workplace culture that supports work-life balance, and the opportunity to directly contribute to the community and environment in which we live and work.
As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace, we strongly encourage applications from experienced women and men, First Nations People, people with differing abilities, LGBTQI+, culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with our community.
- This role has been classified as per our Enterprise Agreement as a Band 3-4 position, ($83,811.38 to $103,808.81 per annum)
- Plus 12% employer superannuation We reserve the right to remunerate successful candidates within the span of this classification dependant on demonstrated skills, experience and qualifications.
*Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and National Police Check.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT- (FIXED TERM PARENTAL LEAVE) – Applications close on Thursday 31st July 2025.
Make a meaningful impact in finance at East Gippsland Water—fixed-term contract, full-time hours, and a stunning work-life balance in East Gippsland.
- Enjoy a full-time role with work-life balance in beautiful East
- Be part of a workplace that celebrates diversity and
- Enjoy a supportive culture with strong community and environmental
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EGW- Renowned for its proactive supportive community & exceptional lifestyle. We take pride & ownership to deliver essential services to our community.
About the role
East Gippsland Water is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to support the Finance and Business team in delivering accurate financial and accounting information. This role ensures compliance with corporate policies and contributes to effective financial management aligned with the strategic objectives of the Corporation.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing monthly financial board reports
- Assist with external reporting to government agencies
- Maintain and enhance financial management system reporting
- Support the development of the Annual Financial Report
- Manage compliance reporting including BAS, GST, PAYG, taxation, and borrowings
- Assist with internal and external audit processes
- Oversee inventory control and asset accounting, including revaluations
- Contribute to budgeting and corporate planning activities
- Ensure accurate costing of projects and allocation of overheads
- Provide financial insights to support informed decision-making
Benefits of working for East Gippsland Water:
- A supportive and collaborative work
- Opportunities for professional development and career
- Corporate Gym Membership- allows staff to access reduced rate membership.
- EAP program- Services include but not limited employee counselling, professional development, career and financial coaching, eLearning, leadership training and
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Work-life balance- Monday to Friday schedule, in beautiful East
- Commitment to sustainability and community
- Access to modern technology and tools to support
- Inclusive and values-driven culture that celebrates diversity and
Apply now!
Applications should include a resume and covering letter outlining how you can contribute to the team’s success, and outlining your skills and experience against the KEY SELECTION CRITERIA responsibilities of the role.
To find out more about this position, you can obtain a Position Description by visiting our website egwater.vic.gov.au/positions-vacant, or by emailing our People & Culture team at vacancies@egwater.vic.gov.au or on 03 5150 4444.
Applications close on Thursday 31st July 2025.
East Gippsland Water provides an inclusive work environment, offering ongoing professional development opportunities, a workplace culture that supports work-life balance, and the opportunity to directly contribute to the community and environment in which we live and work.
As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace, we strongly encourage applications from experienced women and men, First Nations People, people with differing abilities, LGBTQI+, culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with our community.
- This role has been classified as per our Enterprise Agreement as a Band 3-4 position, ($83,811.38 – $106,841.38.)
- Plus 12% employer superannuation We reserve the right to remunerate successful candidates within the span of this classification dependant on demonstrated skills, experience and qualifications.
*Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and National Police Check.
Link: EGW ELMO Cloud HR – Administration – Career – View Job – Financial Accountant (Fixed Term)
Position Description: Position Description -Manager Finance- EOI.pdf
