Local recruitment: Senior Groundwater and Streams Officer

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW)

Tatura VIC, Australia 🇦🇺

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is Australia’s largest rural water corporation responsible for storing, managing and delivering water across most of northern Victoria. GMW provides more than 39,000 services to about 25,000 customers in its operating region.

About the role

Are you passionate about managing Australia’s vital water resources? Join the Groundwater and Streams team as a Senior Groundwater and Streams Officer, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of groundwater and unregulated surface water management for Northern Victoria.  

In this role, you’ll provide expert technical advice for significant and complex activities, including for the take and use of water. The role Includes collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a wide range of services related to management of groundwater and unregulated surface water licensing.

What you’ll do:

  • Contribute to key projects and provide technical guidance on groundwater and unregulated surface water management.
  • Work with a dynamic team to influence water resource strategies across northern Victoria.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders and customers to drive meaningful outcomes.

What we’re looking for:

  • In-depth knowledge of water resource management, plus experience in hydrology and hydrogeology.
  • Degree or relevant qualification in water, science, or resource management (mandatory).
  • Proven ability to manage water planning activities and engage effectively with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our organisation where people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. 
  • GMW are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.
  • GMW offer flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual needs so that you get to create your own experience with us.
  • Great time to make the move to regional Victoria for a different lifestyle, career opportunities and challenge.

For more information, view the position description below.

Applications close on Sunday, 23 March 2025. To apply for this role please complete the GMW application form provided below and email together with a copy of your current CV to recruitment@gmwater.com.au.

GMW is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. GMW encourages people with diverse backgrounds, experience and perspectives to apply.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments to support you to take part in an interview, please contact: recruitment@gmwater.com.au

Position Description – Senior Groundwater and Streams officer pdf 157 Kb

Application Form pdf 204 Kb


POSITION TYPE

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

DEGREE REQUIRED

IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development