Assistant Director - Bpr Reporting

Join us to shape the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.

We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access to water for First Nations people.

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray–Darling Basin’s water resources in the national interest. With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians. The Murray–Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world. The Basin is also crucial to Australia’s economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 50 First Nations. How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

The Position

The Assistant Director, BPR Reporting is a strategic thinker with strong management and leadership skills as well as possesses the flexibility, motivation and desire to make a difference. 

The Assistant DirectorBPR Reporting is skilled at monitoring, evaluation and reporting, can work independently, demonstrates initiative, and is driven by outcomes. The successful candidate will actively engage across the MDBA, other agencies and key stakeholders to deliver monitoring, reporting and evaluation priorities for the Murray Darling Basin Authority.

Your key responsibilities in this role are to:

• Lead the development of innovative strategies and solutions for reporting and evaluating on Basin Plan implementation and effectiveness.
• Liaise across all spheres of government and other stakeholders on issues relating to the 2025 Evaluation of the Basin Plan and monitoring frameworks.
• Provide support to inter-jurisdictional working groups.
• Develop and implement work plans, sets work area priorities and deliver evaluation and reporting projects.
• Develop and manage relationships with stakeholders through engagement and collaboration in order to achieve outcomes and facilitate cooperation.
• Assess options and make judgements of diverse and complex information through the application of evaluative and problem-solving thinking. 

What we offer you

• You will have the opportunity to work on projects where you contribute to shaping the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.
• At the MDBA you will undertake a variety of interesting and challenging work. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and expertise, and work with the Australian community to support a critical resource management initiative.
• Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
• Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided.
• Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
• Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
• Being part of an organisation that recognises and values First Nations people, and their contribution to our work. We have an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aimed at improving relationships, showing respect, and increasing opportunities to deliver outcome for First Nations peoples as part of our business-as-usual activities.
• Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.
• A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
• Opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.