Job Number: 978756
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Melbourne – Docklands
Categories: Communications, Education & Marketing, Project Management
Who we are
In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.
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 almost 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 the Manager Community Capacity Building, this is a pivotal role within the Aboriginal Engagement & Community Connection team.
Clearwater is a leading capacity building program, recognised for its role in providing customer driven programs that equip the water industry with the skills, knowledge and networks to drive the implementation of Integrated Water Management (IWM) practices. For more information go to: www.clearwatervic.com.au.
As a Program Lead Clearwater, you will develop and implement customer-focused initiatives that deliver on Clearwater’s strategic business priorities and targets.
This will be achieved through:
- Leading the delivery of Clearwater’s Integrated Water Management capacity building program for the Melbourne region.
- Project management of the implementation of new capacity building initiatives that are responsive to IWM trends, industry needs and other opportunities.
- Directing and supporting the delivery of established training and initiatives, leading program promotion, marketing and communications activity.
- Seeking out innovation and the use of technology to continually improve business processes and learning design, delivery and outcomes.
- Promoting and building Clearwater’s profile within the IWM industry, developing and strengthening key relationships, networks and collaborative partnerships.
About you
- Technical knowledge and/or experience related to integrated water management.
- An understanding of best practice capacity building, adult learning and stakeholder engagement approaches.
- Experience in developing and delivering effective learner-centric training and events.
- Experience in research dissemination, data collection, analysis and interpretation.
- Excellent project management skills with strong attention to detail and an ability to accurately report numeric outcomes and manage budgets.
- Ability to lead, manage and motivate a team of professionals to deliver program outcomes that operationalize strategic priorities.
Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as your ability to develop beneficial stakeholder relationships and collaborative partnerships will be keys to this role.
For more information, please see the attached Position Description.
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. We support our people to achieve their potential by providing the freedom and flexibility to learn, explore and be true to themselves.
Our culture is underpinned by the values and behaviours that help us work together, to deliver on our strategy today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. It embodies our unwavering commitment to three values that define us: Make it count, Dive in, and Do what’s right.
At Melbourne Water, 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. We foster innovative and sustainable work practices.
We offer a range of employee benefits that will make your experience at Melbourne Water rewarding, both personally and professionally.
Melbourne Water’s long-standing commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, with an evolved focus on 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.
Research shows that many people apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while others apply only when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply or get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
How to apply
Click on the “apply” button and complete the online application form.
Closing date: 13 June 2024 at 11:55pm AESTAdvertised:30 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard TimeClosing:13 Jun 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
