Posted: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 26/07/2026
Job Type: Contract
Location: Warrnambool
Job Category: Engineering, Farming, Animals and Conversation, Science & Technology
Who we are looking for
We have a contracted part-time 0.9 FTE position for a Regional Integrated Water Management (IWM) Forum Officer, based in Warrnambool.
This position is scheduled for 72 hours per fortnight, offered on a fixed-term basis through to 29 December 2028. It comes with a generous salary of $102,449 to $114,283 p.a. plus superannuation.
We’re looking for someone to drive the delivery of integrated water management initiatives across the Great South Coast region. Working collaboratively with partner organisations, you’ll turn strategic priorities into practical outcomes, build and maintain strong and trusted relationships, strengthen capability across the region, and support inclusive, collaborative approaches that create lasting environmental and community benefits.
Job Description
What you’ll be doing
On a day-to-day basis, you’ll:
- Support the development and refinement of business cases and project delivery plans for regional water management initiatives.
- Build regional capability in IWM through knowledge sharing, coaching and targeting specialist support.
- Coordinate the progression of forum-endorsed IWM initiatives and projects towards on-ground delivery.
- Build on and stregthen trust, alignment, and partnerships across all IWM Forum member organisations.
Desired Skills and Experience
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone with
- Tertiary qualifications in environmental management, water resources, engineering, planning, natural resource management, or a related discipline.
- A strong understanding of the policy, planning, governance and investment processes relevant to water, land use and/or natural resource management, and the ability to navigate the legal and institutional context in which IWM Forum partners operate.
- The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across organisations through collaborative, trust-based approaches to delivery.
- A strong commitment to our Zero Harm ethos and accountability and high-quality outcomes for our people, our customers and the environment.
For further details, see the position description available here.
We look forward to hearing from you. if you have any questions, feel free to call Brad Clingin (Manager Asset Planning) on 1300 926 666.
What we can offer
Putting people first comes naturally to us, and that includes the people we employ. You’ll have every opportunity to make the most of your talents, broaden your experiences and be rewarded for the great work you do.
You’ll be offered a range of great benefits including:
- Workplace flexibility with access to working arrangements such as hybrid work, flexible hours, purchased leave and more.
- An inclusive workplace culture, which embraces diversity and the benefits it brings to the workplace and life.
- A leadership commitment to Zero Harm where the safety and wellbeing of our people and others is paramount.
- A Health & Wellbeing program, to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Program for our people and their immediate families.
- Extensive learning and development opportunities and access to professional development through associations such as CPA, IWC, WSAA, VicWater, and more.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive culture is reflected in our diverse mix of talented people who are passionate about delivering their best.
We welcome applications from everyone including people with a disability, job seekers of all ages, carers, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We are
- A certified Family Inclusive Workplace
- A Work 180 endorsed employer
- Members of the Diversity Council Australia
Ready to find out about our employee benefits? Visit Our Careers page and discover more about us.
How you can apply
Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 26 July 2026.
Click APPLY and you will be taken through to the Wannon Water Careers Portal to complete your application. Once there, you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your cover letter and resume.
As part of your cover letter, please outline how your skills and experience meet the role requirements (as outlined in the position description).
Reasonable Adjustments
We’re here to support you through life’s ups and downs. Whether you need adjustments during the recruitment process or at work, like flexible hours or accommodation for disabilities, we’re here to help. We understand it can be daunting to share your needs, so feel free to reach out with any questions at peopleandwellbeing@wannonwater.com.au. Your information will be kept completely confidential.
