Regional Strategy & Sustainability Lead

EGW ELMO Cloud HR; Bairnsdale; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly ADOs

Work-life balance

Flexible work arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Internal mobility

Wellbeing subsidies

Dog-friendly day

Gym memberships discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

East Gippsland Water is seeking a Manager Strategy & Sustainability to lead the price submission, integrate emissions reduction and sustainability into business processes, and oversee external funding and partnerships. The role also supports Traditional Owner relationships and long-term growth initiatives.

You will drive climate risk assessments, oversee regulatory reporting, and embed sustainability across operations while fostering a collaborative, growth‑oriented workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading strategy and sustainability initiatives.
• Ability to drive external funding, partnerships and grants.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with Traditional Owners and communities.

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 into business processes.
• Support integrated water management (IWM) initiatives.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Sustainability

Climate Risk

Job description

East Gippsland Water is seeking a Manager Strategy & Sustainability to lead the price submission, integrate emissions reduction and sustainability into business processes, and oversee external funding and partnerships. The role also supports Traditional Owner relationships and long-term growth initiatives.

You will drive climate risk assessments, oversee regulatory reporting, and embed sustainability across operations while fostering a collaborative, growth‑oriented workplace.