Description
strategic planning
policy development
stormwater management
business improvement
budget management
technical leadership
In this dynamic position, you will provide technical leadership and drive innovative policy, planning, and engineering solutions to deliver Melbourne Water’s strategic stormwater vision. You will collaborate across internal teams and with industry partners to enable the co-delivery of stormwater targets, translating research into practice and leading change that improves waterway health.
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.
- Identifying and responding to strategic issues and trends that will influence co-delivery of stormwater targets.
- Translate research to practice and work across the various management levers in the stormwater space, e.g. policy, regulation, planning, market mechanisms, roles and responsibilities, development planning, sector capacity, and incentives.
- Lead business improvement initiatives for continuous improvement of stormwater management, for improved business alignment, efficiencies, and customer value.
- Lead, influence and drive policy and development planning change that leads to implementation of stormwater targets on the ground.
- Managing budgets and contracts as required for work associated with assigned programs.
Requirements
project management
stormwater
wsud
integrated water
engineering
stakeholder
A tertiary qualification in planning, civil/environmental engineering, or science, with direct experience in the planning, design and management of water sensitive urban design or integrated water management.
If you are passionate about integrated water management, thrive on influencing policy, and want to make a real impact on Melbourne’s environment, we invite you to bring your expertise and leadership to our team.
- Knowledge and understanding (theoretical and practical) of industry issues, relevant research and best practice and the ability to provide guidance regarding the current policy, regulation, and standards.
- Awareness of how the work relates to other activities, the organisation, and the wider industry.
- Demonstrated project management experience, with the ability to engage, coordinate and direct consultants and contractors in complex assignments.
- Strong customer focus with well-developed communication, influencing and negotiating skills and the ability to build strong relationships and gain the confidence of stakeholders and partners.
- An understanding of engineering solutions required to deliver our strategic vision is desirable.
- Demonstrated expert proficiency, knowledge, practical experience and leadership relating to stormwater management and improvement, such as water sensitive urban design and integrated urban water management.
- Understanding of stormwater management within planning policy framework and land development context.
Benefits
We don’t just talk about flexible working - we live it. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning flows through 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.
Training + Development
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