Manager - Maritime and Waterways Operations

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks Victoria is offering a senior leadership position, Manager of Maritime and Waterways Operations, to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate high-quality operational services across the Maritime and Waterways Directorate in Victoria.

Reporting to the Director Maritime and Waterways, the role shapes the directorate's strategic direction, overseeing planning, resource coordination, asset delivery, conservation programs, community engagement and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in public land, maritime, environmental, infrastructure or natural resource management will be highly regarded.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership support to the Director Maritime and Waterways in the overall management of the directorate, ensuring the highest standards of performance, accountability, collaboration, ethics and integrity are achieved.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to provide efficient and effective directorate wide functions that support place-based management of parks and reserves and delivery of organisational priorities
• Build, maintain and leverage strategic relationships to ensure that Parks Victoria is a trusted and valued partner.
• Manage the allocation of resources, budgets, business and project planning and reporting and effectively manage risk in meeting legislative, process and compliance requirements.

Job description

Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/221026/1954051

An exciting senior leadership opportunity to shape the management of Victoria’s iconic marine parks, ports and waterways. Lead multidisciplinary teams, build strong partnerships and drive high-quality operational outcomes across Parks Victoria’s Maritime and Waterways portfolio.

• Flexible work location at one of our Maritime & Waterways locations at Queenscliff, Williamstown, Burnley, Patterson River, Rosebud or San Remo.
• This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the management of one of Victoria's most significant maritime portfolios, including iconic waterways, marine protected areas, ports and visitor assets while leading a talented team delivering services for millions of Victorians and visitors each year.
• Make a genuine difference through a role that combines people leadership, stakeholder engagement and large-scale operational delivery.

About Parks Victoria

At Parks Victoria, we're passionate about connecting people with nature and protecting some of Victoria's most treasured landscapes. We're seeking an experienced Senior Safety Advisor to play a key role in fostering a positive safety culture and ensuring our people can perform their work safely and confidently.

We offer:

• Meaningful work that supports communities and the environment.

• A collaborative and supportive team culture.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.

• The chance to influence and strengthen safety outcomes across a diverse organisation.

The Opportunity

The Manager, Maritime and Waterways Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating high-quality operational services across Parks Victoria's Maritime and Waterways Directorate.

Reporting to the Director Maritime and Waterways, the role contributes to the directorate's strategic direction and oversees operational planning, resource coordination, infrastructure and asset delivery, conservation programs, community engagement, business support, financial management, governance and risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership support to the Director Maritime and Waterways in the overall management of the directorate, ensuring the highest standards of performance, accountability, collaboration, ethics and integrity are achieved.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to provide efficient and effective directorate wide functions that support place-based management of parks and reserves and delivery of organisational priorities
• Build, maintain and leverage strategic relationships to ensure that Parks Victoria is a trusted and valued partner.
• Manage the allocation of resources, budgets, business and project planning and reporting and effectively manage risk in meeting legislative, process and compliance requirements.

About You

The Manager will build strong partnerships with Traditional Owners, government agencies, community organisations and other stakeholders to support effective management of Victoria's marine parks, sanctuaries, local ports and waterways. They will also help build a safe, capable and high-performing workforce, drive continuous improvement and provide authoritative advice on complex operational matters.

This role will suit an experienced senior operational leader who can lead through change, manage competing priorities and deliver results in a complex, highly visible and multi-stakeholder environment.

Experience in public land, maritime, environmental, infrastructure or natural resource management will be highly regarded. Relevant tertiary qualifications are desirable.

Parks Victoria is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If you are selected for an interview and require any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact the person listed above so we can assist you.

To be eligible for employment at Parks Victoria you must be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Employment Requirements

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees will undergo a National Police Record Check and require a Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

Application Close date: Friday November 6, 2026

Applications close Friday 6 November 2026 at 11.59pm