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.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced senior leader to join the Service Strategy team part of the Service Futures portfolio at Melbourne Water.
The purpose of Service Strategy is 'to bring to life Melbourne Water’s vision through setting the medium to long-term horizon for Melbourne Water’s strategies and goals' including:
Reporting into the General Manager Service Strategy you will be responsible for leading the business through the development and implementation of the Flood Management Strategy to ensure responsiveness to a changing urban environment.
You will also provide strategic leadership and direction in preparing adaptive plans that enable efficient delivery of agreed service outcomes and drive performance of flood and drainage services, to protect our community and environment. We offer a hybrid working arrangement with 50% days in our 990 La Trobe Street head office or out at one of our operational sites.
Your vast experience in flood, drainage, stormwater or waterways leadership role in a local, state or federal government agency will see you excel within this dynamic Senior leadership role.
For more information please review the Role Mandate: Role Mandate - Senior Manager Flood and Drainage.pdf
At Melbourne Water, we care about water and all life that springs from it.
Our people are fuelled by passion, and with safety at the forefront, we have an unwavering sense of purpose, and are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.
We walk the talk when it comes to flexible working – but that’s not all. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning permeates 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, LGBTIQA+ 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 care deeply for public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive an application and learn if you could be a great fit.
Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.
Closing date: Sunday 16th February 2025 at 11:55pm AEST
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We are looking for a dynamic and experienced senior leader to join the Service Strategy team part of the Service Futures portfolio at Melbourne Water. The purpose of Service Strategy is 'to bring to life Melbourne Water’s vision through setting the medium to long-term horizon for Melbourne Water’s strategies and goals' including: The Melbourne Water service offering and adaptive pathways for all services to transition and respond to future challenges. Drive strategy implementation and the evaluation of outcomes to drive performance of the service. Reporting into the General Manager Service Strategy you will be responsible for leading the business through the development and implementation of the Flood Management Strategy to ensure responsiveness to a changing urban environment.
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