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

This 12-month parental leave cover will report to the Manager Community Capacity Building; this is a pivotal role within the Aboriginal Engagement & Community Connection team.

Clearwater is a leading capacity building program, recognised for its role in providing customer driven programs that equip the water industry with the skills, knowledge, and networks to drive the implementation of Integrated Water Management (IWM) practices. For more information go to: www.clearwatervic.com.au.

As a Program Lead Clearwater, you will develop and implement customer-focused initiatives that deliver on Clearwater’s strategic business priorities and targets.

This will be achieved through:

• Leading the delivery of Clearwater’s Integrated Water Management capacity building program for the Melbourne region.
• Project management of the implementation of new capacity building initiatives that are responsive to IWM trends, industry needs and other opportunities.
• Directing and supporting the delivery of established training and initiatives, leading program promotion, marketing, and communications activity.
• Seeking out innovation and the use of technology to continually improve business processes and learning design, delivery, and outcomes. 
• Promoting and building Clearwater’s profile within the IWM industry, developing, and strengthening key relationships, networks, and collaborative partnerships.

For more information, please refer to the attached Position Description

About you:

• Technical knowledge and/or experience related to integrated water management.
• An understanding of best practice capacity building, adult learning, and stakeholder engagement approaches.
• Experience in developing and delivering effective learner-centric training and events.
• Experience in research dissemination, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Excellent project management skills with strong attention to detail and an ability to accurately report numeric outcomes and manage budgets.
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate a team of professionals to deliver program outcomes that operationalize strategic priorities.

Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as your ability to develop beneficial stakeholder relationships and collaborative partnerships will be keys to this role.

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 enthusiastic 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: Thursday 28^th August 2025 at 11:55pm AEST