Who we are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a backyard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

About the Role

In this fixed term 6-month role, Reporting to Executive General manager, Corporate Services, the Strategic Advisor will play a critical role in the overall co-ordination and tracking of strategic initiatives that the Executive has accountability for. 

The role will also support the regular rhythm of work and deliverables from the Services portfolio and will keep abreast of key issues, identifying risks and opportunities that may impact the ability of Corporate Services to deliver key initiatives and work with the EGM, Corporate Services to manage.

• Support the Executive with of key executive coordination and initiatives that the Executive is sponsor of or key participant in.
• Provide support to the portfolio by articulating and synthesising key briefings, insights and narratives on programs, projects and correspondence of importance to EGM, Corporate Services.
• Maintain thorough understanding of key strategic goals, opportunities and risks that exist across the Corporate Services portfolio.
• Compile and prepare special reports, working papers, coordination meeting etc. on key areas of focus that emerge that require input or decision by the EGM, Corporate Services which may include, but not limited to, key initiatives delivered out of Corp Services, preparation for Melbourne Water Board and Board subcommittee meetings.

For more information, please refer to the attached Role Mandate

About you:

• Extensive experience working with and supporting executive programs of work and teams delivering engagement, communications and key enterprise-wide initiatives equivalent with water, environmental management experience
• Advanced stakeholder communication and engagement skills, with experience and knowledge of working with board and committees.
• Demonstrated success working with and establishing trust and respect with senior executives, Board member and the broader organisation.
• Tertiary qualifications in communications, engagement, business administration equivalent with water, environmental management experience

Why join us:

At Melbourne Water, we care deeply about water and the life it sustains. 

Our team is inspired by passion and purpose, with an unwavering commitment to safety. We are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.   

We don’t just talk about flexible working - we live it. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning flows through everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.  

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.  

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and passionate about public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive your application and learn if you could be a great fit. 

How to Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Monday December 9^th at 11:55pm AEST