Title: Waterways Project Officer
Location: Hamilton or Warrnambool
Seek Category: HR to allocate
Salary range: Band 4 $83,387 – 91,131 (pro rata)
FTE: 0.6
Contract length: 12 months
About the role
Are you passionate about NRM? With a strong foundation in waterway & wetland values? Help shape our next Regional Water Strategy!
- Exciting opportunity to help develop our next Regional Waterway Strategy
- Part time role, with flexible working options, including hybrid work
- Passionate, enthusiastic and welcoming team
The Waterways Project Officer will support the development of the Regional Waterway Strategy (RWS). This will include drafting communications, both internal and external to the CMA, preparing content for the Strategy, engagement with community and stakeholders, administrative support, and reporting requirements.
The ideal candidate will understand contemporary concepts in managing waterway and wetland values and understand key challenges and opportunities in waterway management. We are seeking a candidate with an understanding of Traditional Owners’ cultural rights and responsibilities in waterway management.
About You
You are a passionate and experienced Natural Resource Management professional with a strong foundation in waterway and wetland values. You bring a deep understanding of contemporary waterway management practices and the challenges and opportunities they present. You are committed to inclusive and respectful engagement, with a clear appreciation of Traditional Owners’ cultural rights and responsibilities in managing waterways.
Your strengths lie in your ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver diverse projects efficiently. You are highly organised, and thrive in collaborative environments. Your interpersonal skills enable you to build strong relationships with stakeholders, negotiate effectively, and contribute positively to team dynamics.
Mandatory requirements:
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Current Working with Children Check (can be obtained prior to appointment)
- Police Check (can be obtained prior to appointment)
- Completion of a pre-employment medical declaration and/or independent physical assessment (if required).
TO APPLY
To learn more about this opportunity access the Position Description here. For further information please contact Simone Wilkie, Executive Manager Waterways on 0438 501 524 or s.wilkie@ghcma.vic.gov.au
To submit your application, please email your resume´ and a document addressing the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Experience required’ outlined within the Position Description to jobs@ghcma.vic.gov.au
Applications close: 9am Monday 17th November 2025
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Waterways Project Officer position description
