Project Officer - Regional Waterway Programs

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

The Department of Environment, Energy, Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking a role to support the delivery of projects implementing the Victorian Waterway Management Strategy. Based in Melbourne, the role coordinates with catchment management authorities, Melbourne Water, and Traditional Owners to progress policy priorities across Victoria.

The successful applicant will bring stakeholder engagement and project management skills to manage complex programs.

Qualifications

• Qualification in science or environmental management is desirable.
• Experience in water, catchment, natural resource or environmental management is highly regarded.
• Public sector experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of projects and initiatives that implement the Victorian Waterway Management Strategy.
• Coordinate planning, delivery and guidance for priority waterway programs across Victoria.
• Engage with catchment management authorities, Melbourne Water and Traditional Owners to advance policy priorities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Policy coordination

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Science or environmental management qualification

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 2413

This position is responsible for supporting the delivery of projects and initiatives that implement the Victorian Waterway Management Strategy and related statewide waterway policies. The role contributes to the planning, coordination and delivery of priority projects, programs, tools and guidance that support the protection, management and improvement of Victoria’s waterways. Working closely with catchment management authorities, Melbourne Water, Traditional Owners and other stakeholders, the position facilitates the implementation of policy initiatives and strategic priorities across Victoria. The role also supports statewide coordination of Ramsar site management and the delivery of Victoria’s obligations under the Ramsar Convention. The successful applicant will possess well-developed stakeholder engagement and project management skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships, manage competing priorities and contribute to the successful delivery of complex projects and programs.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• An appropriate qualification in science, natural resource management, environmental management, social science or relevant equivalent is desirable.
• Experience working in the fields of water, catchment, natural resource or environmental management is highly regarded.
• Experience working in the public sector, such as within government agencies or statutory authorities is highly regarded.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 8 Nicolson Street East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [e-mail] .

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us .

Applications close Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 11.59pm