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

Reporting to Manager AK&T Strategic Planning, this is a full time, permanent role within the Service & Asset Lifecycle team. As the Senior Strategist Geospatial Systems, you will be responsible for the development of strategy and leading the improvement of Melbourne Water’s use of geospatial systems and associated processes.

• Developing strategies for Melbourne Water’s future business needs related to geospatial systems in alignment with enterprise architecture
• Developing multiyear roadmaps of business capability aligned with MW prioritised strategic needs covering technical domains that include Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other operational support applications.
• Developing long term investment plans that inform capital prioritisation and pricing submissions for system improvements.
• Preparing the geospatial component of the annual capital works program that aligns with the business capability roadmap.
• Maximising value in solution planning by staying abreast of new technologies, product futures and industry trends.
• Providing subject matter expertise and strategic advice into development of technical standards.
• Providing subject matter expert advice as needed for complex program and project decisions.

About You

• Relevant degree in geospatial information and technologies or equivalent combination    of experience and qualification
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, develop, communicate and implement technology or information systems strategy, plans and processes for a broad range of stakeholders
• Experience in GIS systems, preferably the Esri ArcGIS platform, and the application of such systems to asset management and works management processes
• Extensive experience in the successful implementation of business change activities
• Expertise in technology improvement planning aligned to strategy and business engagement
• VIC Drivers licence and AusCheck required

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: Tuesday 15th April at 11:55pm AEST