Rural Water Development Specialist (Irrigation & Planning)

Lower Murray Water; Mildura; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Inclusive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary under Enterprise De

Job summary

Lower Murray Water is seeking a proactive planning and development professional within the Rural Services team. You will assess irrigation and drainage requirements for subdivisions and developments across the rural service area, supporting planning, statutory referrals, field inspections and stakeholder engagement to ensure compliance.

You will collaborate with developers, consultants, councils and internal teams to drive sustainable regional growth and protect vital rural water infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of GIS and CRM platforms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor subdivision progress, compliance obligations and risks with accurate records.
• Build productive relationships with developers, consultants, councils and government authorities.
• Provide advice on irrigation and drainage requirements for subdivisions and developments.
• Investigate development proposals and prepare reports, referrals and condition letters.
• Coordinate responses to support planning and development approval processes.
• Conduct asset location investigations, easement enquiries and field inspections, including acceptance of completed works.
• Prepare and coordinate annual reports relating to properties excised from Rural Irrigation Districts.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Communication skills

GIS experience

CRM platforms

Tools

GIS

CRM

Job description

Lower Murray Water is seeking a proactive planning and development professional within the Rural Services team. You will assess irrigation and drainage requirements for subdivisions and developments across the rural service area, supporting planning, statutory referrals, field inspections and stakeholder engagement to ensure compliance.

You will collaborate with developers, consultants, councils and internal teams to drive sustainable regional growth and protect vital rural water infrastructure.