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 full time role is based from our 990 La Trobe Street, Docklands head office, and reports into the Manager Talent Performance & People Experience. As the OD Lead you will be responsible for the design, development and management of organisational development (OD) initiatives at Melbourne Water, and to help build exceptional people experiences that support our aspirational culture and new ways of working.

This includes:

• Partner with key stakeholders to undertake needs analysis, project scoping and deliver on outcomes that help us to solve problems, stay ahead and support best practice.
• Ensure organisational agility is embedded and applied through the delivery and management of OD initiatives.
• Implement and manage  programs of work that support the people experience lifecycle such as cultural programs, employee engagement and insights, performance cycle, moments that matter, new normal ways of working etc.

For more information please review the Role Mandate:  Role Mandate - OD Lead.pdf

About you:

• Expertise in the development and management of OD and Capability initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to influence key stakeholders
• Highly developed consulting, analysis and problem solving skills
• Significant project management skills, including undertaking needs analysis, scoping and delivery against outcomes
• Valid Victorian Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a Police check

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, LGBTIQA+ individuals, neurodivergent 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: Sunday 4th January 2026 at 11:55pm AEST