Local recruitment: Senior Manager Water Monitoring and Data

Position Details

The Senior Manager, Water Monitoring and Data will lead a team of nine to oversee whole of life-cycle for several major water monitoring and information technology contracts, with a total contract value of $85 million. The water monitoring contracts involve outsourcing the collection of state-wide water monitoring data for both surface water and groundwater. This data collection plays a major role in emergency flood management. The position oversees the publishing water monitoring data online (much of it in real time) and lead the development of innovative solutions to transform data into information.

The position also oversees the management of Murray Darling Basin Plan water quality policy and deliverables. The position will work as a member of a team to contribute to the engagement of the Regional Water Monitoring Partnership (RWMP). The RWMP is where 45 external Agencies come together to share the cost of monitoring.

The role requires a strong ability to work as a member of a diverse and technical team, requiring considerable stakeholder management and project and budget management skills.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Degree in science/ environmental management or similar is highly desirable.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 28 March 2024.  

Other relevant information:

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.  

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.