Environmental Water Program Coordinator (Hybrid)

environmentjobs.com; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Environmental Water Holder (VEWH) invites applications for an Environmental Water Coordinator to help shape how environmental water is used across Victoria’s rivers, wetlands and floodplains.

The role involves coordinating planning, reporting and stakeholder engagement across state-wide programs, with emphasis on evidence-based decision making and collaboration with waterway managers, Traditional Owners and government partners.

Qualifications

• An appropriate tertiary degree in science, engineering or natural resource management or an equivalent accreditation or working/industry experience is desirable.
• Understanding of water entitlements, environmental flows and ecology in Victoria: knowledge of the water allocation framework and management of environmental flows is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, managing information and reporting processes with multiple stakeholders is highly desirable.
• Strong written communication, data management and analytical skills for reports and policy advice are desirable.
• A Victorian Driver’s Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and contribute to planning for use of the Water Holdings, including seasonal watering proposals and seasonal watering plans.
• Contribute to management of the Water Holdings including assessment of water use, trade and carryover options, and input to delivery plans and metering plans.
• Contribute to water accounting, reporting and information management processes to support decision-making and accountability.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with delivery partners, stakeholders and communities.
• Participate in community consultation processes and advisory group meetings.
• Support development of the program through strategic projects led by VEWH or policy reform projects led by DEECA or partners.

Skills

Environmental water management

Project coordination

Data management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary degree in science/engineering or natural resource management

Equivalent accreditation or working experience

Tools

Water accounting systems

Reporting systems

Job description

Victorian Environmental Water Holder (VEWH) invites applications for an Environmental Water Coordinator to help shape how environmental water is used across Victoria’s rivers, wetlands and floodplains.

The role involves coordinating planning, reporting and stakeholder engagement across state-wide programs, with emphasis on evidence-based decision making and collaboration with waterway managers, Traditional Owners and government partners.