Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term – Full-time or part-time
Salary: $138,631 – $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne – CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/50964494B
Parts of Victoria are experiencing some of the driest conditions on record. To help the Victorian Government’s drought response planning we’re looking for a Senior Drought and Dry Conditions Coordinator to lead Water and Catchments Group’s input into this critical work. This role will suit someone with strong project management and co-ordination skills and experience working collaboratively with stakeholders and the community.
In this role you will:
- Coordinate strategic policy for drying conditions and drought preparedness in Victoria in conjunction with relevant policy leads across the Water and Catchments Group related to drought preparedness and drying conditions.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of Victoria’s response options to drying conditions.
- Provide leadership in collaborating with Water Corporations and Catchment Management Authorities to ensure a coordinated Victorian approach.
- Work with agencies and community to understand on-ground conditions and help form short-term and long-term policy responses.
Your skills in critical thinking and problem solving, and working collaboratively will be important as you work with staff across the water sector and other parts of DEECA to consult and inform the Water and Catchments Group Executive on preparedness for and response to drying conditions.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
- An appropriate qualification in engineering, science, natural resource management or an approved equivalent is highly desired.
- A current Victorian Driver’s License is required.
- Knowledge of the Victorian water sector water management and planning arrangements would be beneficial.
This is a fixed term position available until 30 December 2026. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne 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 Wednesday, 06 August 2025.
Other relevant information:
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.
