Area Lead Flood & Stormwater Partnerships

• Proactively managing issues to enable seamless collaboration and improved service outcomes.
• Enhancing and streamlining internal and external processes to support efficient and effective partnerships.
• Driving alignment of programs and priorities at a regional level to improve co-delivery of flood and stormwater services.
• Leading the development and implementation of tailored partnership strategies with municipal councils and stakeholders.

Are you a collaborative leader with a passion for waterway and/or flood management and community resilience? Melbourne Water is seeking an Area Lead - Flood & Stormwater Partnerships to drive innovative partnerships and deliver real impact across our region. If you thrive in stakeholder engagement and want to shape the future of flood and stormwater management, we want to hear from you.

• Ability to pass a Police check
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Tertiary degree in one of the following: Communications (or related discipline), Engineering or Applied Science, Integrated Water Management, or extensive industry experience in these fields.
• Knowledge of flood and stormwater management practices (highly desirable).
• High level communication, relationship management, negotiation and influencing skills
• Proven experience in delivering complex programs in partnership with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with service delivery partners.
• Ability to lead change and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders

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