Who are we?
We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.
The role
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow into a role and advance your policy skills?
South East Water is thrilled to announce an opening for a Water Policy Lead to join our Sustainable Water Strategy Group. In this pivotal role within the Water Portfolio team, you will be instrumental in influencing and developing policies that bolster water security for our customers and shaping our Urban Water Strategy. You will have the chance to work alongside a team of experienced professionals, manage key projects, and provide strategic advice and briefings for senior executives.
Your role will involve close collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders to advance water security and contribute to Greater Melbourne’s water conservation strategies.
Join us and play a vital role in shaping the future of water sustainability!
Who are you?
To excel in this role, you will need to bring a natural flair for engaging with people and a strong ability to communicate effectively. Your interpersonal skills will be critical in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail and outstanding professional writing skills.
Here’s what you need to bring to the table:
- Outstanding Communication and Influence: Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Collaborative Engagement: Proven skills in fostering collaboration and engaging with various teams and partners.
- Exceptional Writing Skills: Proficiency in creating high-quality executive briefs and business cases is highly desirable.
- Organisational Ability: Strong planning and organizational skills to manage and deliver on daily activities and projects efficiently.
- Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to work with a sharp eye for detail.
- Policy Development Experience: Familiarity with government processes and policy development is advantageous.
- Analytical Skills: Solid analytical capabilities, with demonstrated ability in assessing information to draw robust recommendations.
These skills and experiences will help you make an immediate impact within our team.
What’s in it for you?
- A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and leave purchasing.
- 15 weeks paid parental leave for all parents and paid super on unpaid parental leave
- A range of benefits, including free on-site parking and cultural leave.
- A great culture working in collaborative teams with strong work ethics.
- Career focused learning and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives.
- Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront views.
- salary range between $112,377 and $125,011 depending on relevant skills and experience
We’re for everyone
We do meaningful work, but how we do it is just as important. We’re here to help people live well, protect the environment, and keep healthy water and resources accessible and affordable for all. We know to make a positive difference we need to support our people to be their very best. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of how we work. But it’s our people’s collective ambition, authenticity and differences that bring our culture to life.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. Everyone brings a unique voice and a refreshing perspective that keeps us innovating. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers. Even though we’re all different, we still share a common goal to deliver healthy water for life.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people with disability and from culturally diverse backgrounds. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace for everyone. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, or to learn more about the role, please contact: careers@southeastwater.com.au
Keen to make an impact?
Click here to check out the position description. We’re accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Wednesday 16 October 2024!
This role is remunerated at a Level 5, which is between $112,377 and $125,011 + super and offers are commensurate with the successful candidates’ experience.
South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required
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