Who we areIn 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 RoleThe
Flood Strategy Project Officer will administer governance, and deliver strategic flood projects, to support the successful delivery of the Flood Management Strategy - Port Phillip and Westernport 2021-2031. The role will provide high level strategic administrative, coordination and communication support to deliver projects that support business decision making which enhances Melbourne Waters reputation in achieving flood management outcomes at a regional and local levels.The
Flood Strategy Project officer will support delivery of the
Flood Strategy vision, which is together, Melbournians will be aware, responsive and resilient to flood risk: Melbourne communities, businesses and government will understand flooding, plan collaboratively and take action to manage risks and optimize opportunities for now and the future.
- In consultation with the Senior Flood Strategy Project Manager, coordinate delivery of strategic flood projects and initiatives that meet Melbourne Water's Flood Strategy commitments and objectives.
- Build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships through engagement with partners such as the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), Councils, Emergency Service organisations (VICSES, EMV).
- Coordinate complex multi-agency collaboration for setting flood management priorities.
- Coordinate delivery of action plans and implementation plans designed with integrated strategic delivery at the core.
About you:- Experience in drainage planning, flood planning and integrated water cycle planning with experience in strategic planning for flood management.
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement to support cross organization collaboration.
- Solid understanding of flood management challenges and techniques is preferred.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, including project design, delivery, evaluation, budget management and reporting.
- Experience in leading major reform or strategic projects preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills and an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of people, sometimes in conflict situations
- Experience in delivering outcomes in an environment with complex issues, programs and stakeholders
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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 ApplyClick the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.Closing date: Tuesday 2nd July 2024 at 11:55pm AESTAdvertised:18 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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