VicWater Jobs Board
The Victorian water industry offers employees exceptional challenges, leadership opportunities and the many possibilities to provide liveability services to the Victorian community. Our industry is committed to inspiring and encouraging each other to explore innovation and excel in your field.
Below we have listed a snapshot of current senior opportunities from across the Victorian water sector.
For more details or to apply, please follow the links supplied.
Manager Planning & Liveability
and Manager Assets & Development
Are you passionate about Planning or Assets & Development in the water industry and looking to make a rewarding career change? North East Water has two exciting opportunities for a Manager Planning & Liveability and Manager Assets & Development to join our friendly team.
About the roles
The Manager Planning & Liveability is an innovative industry leader in the planning of efficient, smart, high performing and integrated water and wastewater assets. This role will provide strategic and statutory planning advice, lead the development of Master Plans, and lead the Planning & Liveability team in providing the required land needs for infrastructure development.
The Manager Assets & Development is responsible for leading the Assets and Property Development groups and driving the Corporation’s investment decisions for infrastructure in the functional area of asset management. This role is responsible for expanding our asset management functionality beyond renewals forecasting and supports a preventative risk-based approach to asset management.
- Enjoy an attractive salary of $180,000 per annum!
- Full-time permanent however flexible working arrangements are available.
- Join a rewarding workplace which engages with our communities to achieve better outcomes.
North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:
- our state-of-the-art regional headquarters
- great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements
- professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, mentoring and secondment opportunities
- annual salary increases and superannuation
- paid parental leave
- health and wellbeing activities
- Employee Assistance Program
- study assistance
- an array of personal leave options
- social club
- plus much, much more!
For any position enquiries, please contact Guy Wilson-Browne - General Manager Planning & Infrastructure on 0429 948 803.
Applications close 02 April 2023.
To view the key selection criteria and to apply, please visit www.newater.com.au/careers
Position Description for Manager Planning & Liveability
Position Description for Manager Assets & Development
Applications close 02 April 2023.
WDS411 – Senior Water
Quality Officer
Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is Australia’s largest rural water corporation responsible for storing, managing and delivering water across most of northern Victoria. GMW provides more than 39,000 services to about 25,000 customers in its operating region.
About the Role
Based in Tatura, you will join the Water Quality team located within the Water Delivery Services division.
This role will support the business with the following responsibilities:
- Monitoring and managing water quality risks, particularly blue green algae
- Meeting regulatory requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act
- Data interpretation, analysis and management
What do you need?
- Degree relevant to water science, water management or natural resource management, preferably with related experience.
- Understanding of the principals of water and catchment management.
Benefits
- Agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our organisation where people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.
- GMW are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.
- GMW offer flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual needs so that you get to create your own experience with us.
- Great time to make the move to regional Victoria for a different lifestyle, career opportunities and challenge.
- Work across a wide geographic range of water systems and catchments.
For more information or to view the position description please visit our website.
Applications close on 26 March 2023. To apply for this role please complete the GMW application form provided on our careers page and email together with a copy of your current CV to recruitment@gmwater.com.au.
GMW is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. GMW encourages people with diverse backgrounds, experience and perspectives to apply.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments to support you to take part in an interview, please contact: recruitment@gmwater.com.au
Applications close on 26 March 2023.
WDS827 - Customer Service Officer
–Field Based
(Central – Tatura/Kyabram/Rochester)
Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is Australia’s largest rural water corporation responsible for storing, managing and delivering water across most of northern Victoria. GMW provides more than 39,000 services to about 25,000 customers in its operating region.
About the Role
Based in the Central area (Kyabram/Rochester/Tatura), you will join the Delivery Services team located within the Water Delivery Services Division.
This role will support the business with the following responsibilities:
- Efficient delivery of water related services to our customers
- Field based customer service
- Run and maintain automated gravity irrigation network
- Be available to work on weekends and public holidays
- Utilise computer based programs
- Comply with GMW standard and Procedures and Policies
Benefits
- Agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our organisation where people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.
- GMW are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.
- GMW offer flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual needs so that you get to create your own experience with us.
- Great time to make the move to regional Victoria for a different lifestyle, career opportunities and challenge.
For more information or to view the position description please visit our website.
Applications close on Tuesday 28th March, 2023. To apply for this role please complete the GMW application form provided on our careers page and email together with a copy of your current CV to recruitment@gmwater.com.au.
GMW is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. GMW encourages people with diverse backgrounds, experience and perspectives to apply.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments to support you to take part in an interview, please contact: recruitment@gmwater.com.au
Applications close on Tuesday 28th March, 2023
NRM Project Coordinator –
Municipal Catchment
Utilise your strong stakeholder engagement skills to create strong, effective and resilient partnerships between Local Government, agencies and the Goulburn Broken CMA.
- Ongoing opportunity – full time or part time options
- Work across the beautiful Goulburn Broken catchment
- Highly supportive, collaborative and enthusiastic working environment
The Goulburn Broken CMA is excited to offer the opportunity to join our successful, friendly Natural Resource Management (NRM) organisation to support the delivery of projects with a focus on local government collaboration in a range of water, natural resource management , regional development and policy and strategy processes.
This role will see you utilise your strong stakeholder engagement skills to create strong, effective and resilient partnerships between Local Government, agencies and the Goulburn Broken CMA. You will be skilled in consultation and engagement with new and existing stakeholders and have solid project management skills.
Ideally you will have an understanding of irrigation management in Northern Victoria and the Victorian Planning provisions and statutory planning processes in relation to drainage, flooding and native vegetation matters.
For more information about our organisation and this opportunity, please contact Carl Walters, Sustainable Landscapes Program Manager on 5822 7700. A position description is available from our website www.gbcma.vic.gov.au.
Applications must include:
- A written response highlighting how your skills and experience address the Key Selection Criteria contained in the Position Description
- A current resume
Applications close 9am 20th March 2023 and can be submitted to reception@gbcma.vic.gov.au
Applications close 9am 20th March 2023
Asset Development Officer
Are you looking to be part of a team of respectful, inclusive and welcoming individuals who are dedicated to making a positive difference to our community and working to achieve better outcomes? Then look no further!
At North East Water we have an exciting opportunity for an Asset Development Officer to join our team!
About the role
The Asset Development Officer plays a pivotal role in supporting the continuous improvement and maintenance of North East Water’s asset data integrity and accuracy and supports the delivery of Asset Management Plans, facilitating upgrades and renewals throughout the network.
You will provide key asset management development and planning and delivery resources to the assets and operations teams to assess and enhance asset reliability, expanding North East Water’s asset management functionality beyond renewals forecasting.
North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:
- our state-of-the-art regional headquarters
- great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements
- professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, mentoring and secondment opportunities
- annual salary increases and superannuation
- paid parental leave
- health and wellbeing activities
- Employee Assistance Program
- study assistance
- an array of personal leave options
- social club
- plus much, much more!
Position Information
The salary range for this position is between $88, 798 to $98,734.
This is a full time position however flexible work options are available.
If you have any position enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Nicole O’Keefe, Acting Assets Engineer Coordinator on 0407 808 565.
To view the key selection criteria and to apply, please visit www.newater.com.au/careers
Applications close on 21 March 2023.
NRM Project Coordinator –
Municipal Catchment
Utilise your strong stakeholder engagement skills to create strong, effective and resilient partnerships between Local Government, agencies and the Goulburn Broken CMA.
- Ongoing opportunity – full time or part time options
- Work across the beautiful Goulburn Broken catchment
- Highly supportive, collaborative and enthusiastic working environment
The Goulburn Broken CMA is excited to offer the opportunity to join our successful, friendly Natural Resource Management (NRM) organisation to support the delivery of projects with a focus on local government collaboration in a range of water, natural resource management , regional development and policy and strategy processes.
This role will see you utilise your strong stakeholder engagement skills to create strong, effective and resilient partnerships between Local Government, agencies and the Goulburn Broken CMA. You will be skilled in consultation and engagement with new and existing stakeholders and have solid project management skills.
Ideally you will have an understanding of irrigation management in Northern Victoria and the Victorian Planning provisions and statutory planning processes in relation to drainage, flooding and native vegetation matters.
For more information about our organisation and this opportunity, please contact Carl Walters, Sustainable Landscapes Program Manager on 5822 7700. A position description is available from our website www.gbcma.vic.gov.au.
Applications must include:
- A written response highlighting how your skills and experience address the Key Selection Criteria contained in the Position Description
- A current resume
Applications close 9am 20th March 2023 and can be submitted to reception@gbcma.vic.gov.au
Applications close 9am 20th March 2023
Field Officer (Construction) –
East (Shepparton/Cobram) –
Multiple Positions (Casual)
Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is Australia’s largest rural water corporation responsible for storing, managing and delivering water across most of northern Victoria. GMW provides more than 39,000 services to about 25,000 customers in its operating region.
About the role
You will join the Infrastructure Delivery Services (IDS) team providing construction and civil maintenance services across the business to maintain and renew the asset portfolio of irrigation and drainage infrastructure.
The East construction team provide services around Shepparton and Cobram areas.
Due to location of the works the role would ideally suit an individual based in the Shepparton or Cobram regions.
Working in a team environment, you’ll provide construction labour contributing to the renewal, modification, rehabilitation and maintenance of irrigation industry structures and associated assets.
You may also be responsible for operating plant including motor vehicles, excavators, graders, front end loaders and other forms of compaction equipment.
What do you need?
- Construction White Card
- Heavy Rigid truck licence
- Australian drivers licence
- Excavator licence would be highly desirable
For more information or to view the position description please visit our website.
Applications close Thursday 16th March, 2023. To apply for this role please complete the GMW application form provided on our careers page and email together with a copy of your current CV to recruitment@gmwater.com.au.
GMW is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. GMW encourages people with diverse backgrounds, experience and perspectives to apply.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments to support you to take part in an interview, please contact: recruitment@gmwater.com.au
Applications close Thursday 16th March, 2023
Field Officer (Construction) –
West (Kerang/Swan Hill) –
Multiple Positions (Casual & Ongoing)
Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is Australia’s largest rural water corporation responsible for storing, managing and delivering water across most of northern Victoria. GMW provides more than 39,000 services to about 25,000 customers in its operating region.
About the role
You will join the Infrastructure Delivery Services (IDS) team providing construction and civil maintenance services across the business to maintain and renew the asset portfolio of irrigation and drainage infrastructure.
The West construction team provide services from Echuca to as far west as Mildura. If more than 100km away from the work site, overnight accommodation is provided as well a living away from home allowance.
Due to location of the works the role would ideally suit an individual based in the Kerang, Swan Hill region.
Working in a team environment, you’ll provide construction labour contributing to the renewal, modification, rehabilitation and maintenance of irrigation industry structures and associated assets.
You may also be responsible for operating plant including motor vehicles, excavators, graders, front end loaders and other forms of compaction equipment.
What do you need?
- Construction White Card
- Heavy Rigid truck licence
- Australian drivers licence
- Excavator licence would be highly desirable
For more information or to view the position description please visit our website.
Applications close Thursday 16th March, 2023. To apply for this role please complete the GMW application form provided on our careers page and email together with a copy of your current CV to recruitment@gmwater.com.au.
GMW is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. GMW encourages people with diverse backgrounds, experience and perspectives to apply.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments to support you to take part in an interview, please contact: recruitment@gmwater.com.au
Applications close Thursday 16th March, 2023
Asset Planning Officer
We’re seeking an Asset Planning Officer to join our Assets and Development team!
The Asset Planning Officer plays a key role in supporting a preventative risk-based approach to asset management that ensures our investment decisions are made with consideration to balancing service expectations, cost and responsible asset stewardship.
The Asset Planning Officer leads the planning and prioritisation of asset renewals, supports the continuous improvement of North East Water’s asset management system and supports the delivery of asset management plans, facility upgrades and renewals.
North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:
- our state-of-the-art regional headquarters
- great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements
- professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, mentoring and secondment opportunities
- annual salary increases and superannuation
- paid parental leave
- health and wellbeing activities
- Employee Assistance Program
- study assistance
- an array of personal leave options
- social club
- plus much, much more!
Salary $88,798 to $98,734
Hours per week Full time – flexible work options are available
Position enquiries Greg Ellis, Acting Manager Assets and Development – 0428 584 458
Applications close 14 March 2023
To view the key selection criteria and to apply, please visit www.newater.com.au/careers
Applications close on 14 March 2023
Manager District Growth
We are about to embark on the delivery of our next 5-year plan for the future of our business and how we deliver long-term water resource and sustainability planning for the East Gippsland region.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to make an important contribution to the community, building a career in a high growth area offering an idyllic lifestyle location that is close to national parks, lakes, rivers and coastal regions.
About the role
With the region experiencing a period of unprecedented growth, we have an exciting opportunity for the right person to make a valued contribution in the role of Manager District Growth.
Based primarily at our Bairnsdale Head Office, this ongoing position is pivotal to supporting the future delivery of essential services to the region, and ensure development initiatives are beneficial to our customers, the community and the corporation.
As part of the Sustainability & Infrastructure team, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing land development activities relating to planning, certification, and issuing of statements of compliance,
- Providing timely and accurate information and advice to customers, developers, councils and teams within East Gippsland Water,
- Coordinate the review and assessment for gifted assets, including engineering design reviews, auditing, and liaising with contractors and consultants, and
- Overseeing corporate lease arrangements including performance, renewals and new lease opportunities
What can you bring to the role?
We are looking for the right person for our organisation, who values a genuine work culture founded on collaboration, accountability, authenticity and innovation.
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of our region and services, be a registered engineer with knowledge and skills gained through relevant experience in land development, engineering design, or infrastructure planning, and have experience leading and building the capabilities of others.
If you have the ability to think strategically and a genuine interest in sustainable planning for the future, and can work effectively with internal and external stakeholders to reach beneficial outcomes for the region we would like to hear from you.
Apply now!
As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace East Gippsland Water supports 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.
For more information, please reach out to our People & Culture team on (03) 5150 4444 or via email at vacancies@egwater.vic.gov.au. We welcome your application until Sunday 19th March 2023.
Applications should include a resume and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, with reference to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the position description, available HERE .
This position is classified as a Band 5 position under our Enterprise Agreement ($115,400 - $127,300 per annum, plus 10.5% superannuation) dependent upon candidate qualification, skills and experience.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to sign a pre-employment health declaration, and undertake a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
Applications close on Sunday 19th March 2023.
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