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, 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

Reporting to Senior Manager Flood and Drainage Strategy, this is a pivotal role within the Service Strategy Team. As the Flood & Drainage Strategy Lead you will be responsible for leading the implementation of the Flood Management Strategy for the Port Phillip and Western Port region for Melbourne Water and providing strategic flood planning and management expertise to support internal policy development and business decision-making. 

• Champion and coordinate complex multi-agency collaborations to advance the long-term objectives of the Flood Management Strategy for Port Phillip and Westernport.
• Lead, maintain and foster robust stakeholder relationships while actively propelling outcomes through influential engagement with critical partners such as the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, cand Local Government, as well as Emergency Service organisations like VICSES and Emergency Management Victoria.
• Develop and implement policy, concepts and execution of innovative flood projects, to drive the successful implementation of the Flood Management Strategy for Port Phillip and Westernport.
• Provide expertise to inform internal projects and steer business decisions, enhancing Melbourne Water's reputation as the regional floodplain manager.

For more information, please refer to the attached Role Mandate

About you:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Science or Water Resources or extensive experience in a flood related role.
• Experience in strategic planning (flood management), flood planning and integrated water cycle planning. 
• Knowledge of flood standards, legislation, and regulatory authorities 
• Demonstrated ability to lead joint projects with other planning authorities to implement the Flood Management Strategy actions at catchment and regional scales. 
• Sound understanding of the water sector, relevant Victorian Government policy and emerging trends in integrated water cycle management. 
• High level communication, relationship management, negotiation and influencing skills. 

Why join us:

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, 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 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.

How to Apply

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

Closing date: Monday 24^th March 2025 at 11:55pm AEST