Climate And Water Resources Coordinator

Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) provides quality water and wastewater services to 54 towns in North Central Victoria. Our core purpose is to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable water services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Enjoy purposeful, sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future in this vital role responsible for supporting GVW to transition to a climate resilient business.
Located in Shepparton, you will lead a team of technical experts dedicated to the development and implementation of GVWs strategic direction for climate adaption, water resource management and carbon emissions reduction.\
Exemplary communication skills are a natural strength and will be invaluable in your liaisons with a wide range of stakeholders whilst technical expertise across climate risk and adaption, carbon emissions, water resource planning and energy optimisation and renewables management are well honed.
A degree in engineering or science along with previous experience in the water industry, in particular emissions reduction, water resource management and climate adaption planning, equip you well for this role.
If you are looking for a career where your innovation and creativity can make a positive impact, we are keen to hear from you.
About your new role...
Guiding a dedicated team, your professional strengths will complement their rich skills and experience and together you will play a key role supporting the organisation to meet its climate, emissions and Water resource targets.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about climate resilience and our environmental future to coordinate efforts related to climate change adaption and sustainable water resource management.
You will be joining a caring and supportive team who are based at the Shepparton Administration Centre in the Fryers Street CBD precinct. You will be afforded the ability to work flexibly, in line with GVW's flexible working policy.
About you...
To be considered for this role you must have demonstrated some of the following:

• Degree in relevant field of Engineering or Science
• Diploma or above in management or leadership
• Experience in the Water Industry or similar with an emphasis on carbon emissions guidelines and legislation, renewables technology, water resource management and climate adaption planning
• People management experience
• Efficient in communicating complex technical information to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including written and presentation skills.
• Highly capable in personal initiative to independently solve problems, identify efficiencies and drive team performance
• Strong OHS commitment and focus.
• Committed to contributing positively to your team and the organisation.
• A current driver's licence.
• COVID-19 Vaccinated or Exemption

Where you'll be working...
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What you'll get....
You will have the opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive organisation with strong ties to our regional community.

• Classification SEO2: $126,008 - $147,849 + superannuation (starting salary point is negotiable dependent upon relevant, qualifications, skills, and experience demonstrated)
• A Full-Time position with the opportunity to discuss flexible working options (for the right candidate, part time will be considered)
• Opportunity to make a difference to the team and wider organisation and contribute to the ongoing liveability and prosperity of the region you live in.
• Shepparton based - regional lifestyle benefits.
• An organisation committed to OHS and safe working practices and the wellbeing of its staff including flu vaccinations, skin checks and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive team culture
• Encouragement and support to pursue professional growth and development opportunities.
• Annual performance reviews that encourage recognise and reward performance.
• Flexible, diverse, and inclusive workplace

For further information on this position, please contact Regan Flanagan, Manager - Planning & Climate Resilience on 0417 617 180
Applications close 5pm Friday 9 February 2024
Interested?
Please apply via our online portal, clicking the blue "apply" button below
*Please note, when you click the apply button you will be taken to the online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment related questions. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and address key selection criteria when prompted
Goulburn Valley Water is an equal opportunity employer valuing all people, diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.