The Living Murray (Tlm) Portfolio Manager

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

This position is based in the Environmental Water Coordination team. Our team’s work has a high degree of collaboration with state government agencies, river operators and on-ground site managers. Together with input from First Nations and the broader community we plan, deliver and monitor the outcomes of water for the environment in the southern Murray–Darling Basin, with a particular focus on The Living Murray (TLM) program.

The TLM Portfolio Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of a portfolio of environmental water entitlements. In this role you will track water allocations, trade and delivery volumes of TLM entitlements and work closely with other environmental water holders to plan and deliver environmental water events in the southern Murray–Darling Basin.

Your key responsibilities in this role are to

• Maintain a register for The Living Murray (TLM) environmental water portfolio which tracks water availability, trades between accounts and delivery volumes throughout the year.
• Undertake analysis, strategy and reporting related to management of the TLM portfolio.
• Communicate TLM portfolio management issues and numbers in plain language to internal and external stakeholders in both verbal and written form.
• Contribute to the coordination of environmental water in the southern Murray–Darling Basin by liaising with other environmental water and river managers.
• Carry out strategic projects associated with improving the management of The Living Murray portfolio and broader environmental water to achieve the objectives of the Basin Plan.
• Contribute to broader tasks for the team as required, including representing the team at meetings and preparing briefing papers and other operational documents.

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.