Manager Strategic Waterways Planning

Job Description

In 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, 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 Role Reporting to Senior Manager Waterways and Catchments, this is a pivotal role within the Service Strategy. As the Manager Strategic Waterways Planning you will be responsible for driving adaptive planning for the Waterways service to ensure it delivers on the Healthy Waterways Strategy and the Regional Catchment Strategy to achieve an integrated catchment management future. This role builds adaptive plans and takes into consideration the external and internal environment. The role ensures plans can be translated into the business to enable efficient delivery of agreed service outcomes and drive performance of the service. Develop adaptive plans for the Waterways service and provide an integrated 5-50+ year view of the infrastructure and non-infrastructure needs within the region to deliver the vision. Lead a strategic collaborative practice to annually review performance, of the Healthy Waterways Strategy, and to guide decision making with the view of the next 10-20 years and beyond. Promote the Waterways Adaptive plan internally and externally to ensure achievement of objectives and outcomes. This will include leading internal and external stakeholder conversations across various industry workshops to build partnerships and deliver on our strategy objectives. Strong understanding of current best practice in waterways and integrated catchment management, including knowledge in biodiversity, coasts & marine, water and land management. Experience establishing and fostering strong, trusting relationships with customers and stakeholders to broaden and enhance collaborative approaches to effective interventions. Demonstrated high level of financial and commercial acumen. Experience managing high performing teams. Proven consultation, negotiation and influencing skills. Relevant tertiary degree in environmental engineering, environment and sustainability, natural resource management or equivalent experience. At Melbourne Water, we care deeply about water and the life it sustains. Our team is inspired by passion and purpose, with an unwavering commitment to safety. We are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time. 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 are 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 passionate about public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive your application and learn if you could be a great fit. How to Apply Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form. Closing date: Monday 10th March 2025 at 11:55pm AEST #J-18808-Ljbffr