Manager Strategy and Sustainability

East Gippsland Water; Bairnsdale; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

East Gippsland Water is seeking a Manager Strategy & Sustainability to lead the development of long-term plans, price submissions and funding opportunities. You will drive emissions reduction, climate adaptation and IWM integration while overseeing partnerships and external funding.

The role demands senior strategic thinking, strong program management, stakeholder engagement and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for the organisation and the community.

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualification plus relevant practical experience.
• Proven ability to develop strategy and long-term plans.
• Strong program management skills with target delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage community stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse data and prepare clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of strategic initiatives and price submission.
• Oversee sustainability, emissions reduction and climate risk planning.
• Manage external funding, grants and partnerships responsibly.
• Coordinate with Traditional Owners and key stakeholders.
• Embed sustainability into business processes and planning.
• Lead customer engagement to inform long-term strategy.

Skills

Strategy development

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering/science/finance/law

Job description

Welcome to the East Gippsland Water Careers Portal. For enquiries, please reach out to our People, Safety & Culture team at [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Job Category: Sustainability & Infrastructure

Advance your leadership career with a respected regional employer known for its strong culture, stability and community focus. Lead strategy, sustainability and partnerships that create meaningful outcomes for customers, communities and the environment.

• Shape the future of our region while growing your leadership career
• Supportive, collaborative workplace committed to diversity and sustainability
• Training, development and clear internal pathways to support career growth

East Gippsland Water provide an essential service to customers across our region, priding ourselves on our workplace culture of collaboration, innovation, authenticity and accountability. If you want to apply your skills and develop a career in a customer-focused industry, we would like to hear from you.

Job Description

About the role

The Manager Strategy & Sustainability is accountable for:

• Leading the development of the price submission
• Leading the integration of emissions reduction, climate adaptation, integrated water management, circular economy and sustainability into business process
• Overseeing the development and implementation of external funding and partnership opportunities
• Supporting the development of strong Traditional Owner relationships and partnership opportunities
• Supporting the development of long-term strategies, new business opportunities, trials and business cases (i.e. biosolids, digital metering)
• Overseeing price submission, ESC KPI, carbon emissions and sustainability performance reporting
• Overseeing grant milestone reporting

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development of the Price Submission.
• Oversee ESC KPI performance and regulatory reporting.
• Drive sustainability, emissions reduction and net zero initiatives.
• Oversee carbon emissions monitoring and reporting.
• Lead climate risk assessments and adaptation planning.
• Embed sustainability and climate considerations into business processes.
• Support integrated water management (IWM) initiatives.
• Foster partnerships with IWM agencies and key stakeholders.
• Identify and coordinate strategic research and innovation opportunities.
• Develop long-term strategies, business cases and growth opportunities.
• Secure and oversee external funding and grant programs.
• Build partnerships with Traditional Owners, industry and research bodies.
• Lead customer engagement to inform long-term planning and strategy.
• Promote collaboration, continuous improvement and positive culture.
• Ensure compliance with safety, risk, records management and privacy obligations.

Why Join East Gippsland Water:

• Enjoy monthly ADOs for full - time team members
• Genuine work-life balance with Monday-Friday schedules
• Flexible work arrangements that support life outside work
• Strong learning, training and professional development opportunities
• Clear pathways for progression and internal mobility
• Weekly Bring Your Dog to Work wellbeing initiative
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (counselling, coaching and wellbeing services)
• Inclusive culture that champions diversity and wellbeing
• A proud commitment to sustainability and community impact
• Access exclusive discounts and perks through Flare (Employee Benefits program)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Modern technology and tools that enable innovation

EGW- Renowned for its proactive supportive community & exceptional lifestyle. We take pride & ownership to deliver essential services to our community.

East Gippsland Water provides an inclusive work environment, offering ongoing professional development opportunities, a workplace culture that supports work-life balance, and the opportunity to directly contribute to the community and environment in which we live and work.

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace, we strongly encourage applications from experienced women and men, First Nations People, people with differing abilities, LGBTQI+, culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with our community.

To find out more about this position, you can obtain a Position Description by visiting our website egwater.vic.gov.au/positions-vacant, or by emailing our People & Culture team at [e-mail] or on 03 5150 4444.

Applications close on Sunday 8 th November 2026.

• This role has been classified as per our Enterprise Agreement as a Band 5 position, $124,920.93 - $137,894.63 per annum
• Plus 12% employer superannuation contribution. We reserve the right to remunerate successful candidates within the span of this classification dependant on demonstrated skills, experience and qualifications.
• Shortlistedapplicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and National PoliceCheck.

Desired Skills and Experience

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Relevant tertiary qualification from a recognised university or equivalent (degree in engineering, science, finance, law or other relevant field) combined with 12 years’ relevant and practical experience.
• A demonstrated high level of understanding and experience in strategy development.
• Highly developed program management skills combined with the ability to meet work targets, deadlines and utilise a team-based approach to achieve quality outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills ensuring the ability to manage and communicate with individuals at all organisational levels combined with the ability to effectively engage with community stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse and collate information to prepare reports to a high standard for internal and external use.
• Positive attitude towards personal development including being accountable, innovative, passionate and united to achieve corporate objectives.