Job Number: 979191
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Melbourne - South Region
Categories: Engineering, Environment, Other
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 yard 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 RoleReporting to the Manager, Waterways & Catchment Services, this is a pivotal role within the Bayside & Dandenong team.
As the Services & Program Lead you will be responsible for directing and coordinating services and programs of work delivered by a high-performance service delivery team.
This team is responsible for catchment, waterway, drainage and land programs and services that contribute to achieving strategy objectives.
For more information please review the Position Description: Position Description - Services and Program Lead.pdf
About you:Extensive experience applying specialist knowledge and judgement across a broad range of disciplines and fields employed in the management of waterway, catchment, drainage and land assets.An ability to guide and support team members in the resolution of complex technical and customer-related issues.Effective decision-making skills and program management employing data/evidence based approach.Extensive experience, knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles in at least some of the following disciplines – natural resource management/ecology, waterway, drainage, land and civil asset management, flood management / services and statutory planning.An ability to influence and negotiate appropriate outcomes, particularly in sensitive and complex circumstances.A comprehension of asset and risk management principles.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, LGBTIQA+ 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 '' button below and complete our online application form.
Closing date: Sunday 10th November at 11:55pm AEST
Advertised: 31 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Closing: 10 Nov 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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