Senior Commercial Compliance Officer

Water and Catchments - DEECA; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Water and Catchments - DEECA is seeking a Commercial Compliance Officer to support the Portfolio Compliance and Operations Team in Victoria. The role involves preparing briefings and replies, while building relationships with water corporations, Catchment Management Authorities and other agencies.

You will monitor corporate plans, annual reports and business cases with a focus on compliance and financial analysis. Hybrid work arrangements within Victoria are available for an ongoing position.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification (or working towards) in accounting, business, finance, economics, business administration or equivalent (required).
• Demonstrated business understanding and commercial acumen (desirable).
• A sound understanding of and experience in the public sector, including knowledge and experience with the structure of government and decision-making processes (desirable).
• Demonstrated understanding of Victorian water frameworks (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality written materials such as briefings and correspondence replies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key personnel in water corporations, Catchment Management Authorities and other government agencies.
• Monitor and review corporate plans, annual reports and business cases from water entities with a focus on compliance and financial analysis.

Skills

Business understanding

Public sector knowledge

Water frameworks knowledge

Education

Accounting / business / finance qualification

Job description

Water and Catchments - DEECA – Melbourne VIC

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

The Commercial Compliance Officer supports the Portfolio Compliance and Operations Team in the ongoing effective governance and compliance of Victoria's water corporations. This position is responsible for preparing high-quality written materials, such as briefings and correspondence replies, while also developing and maintaining relationships with key personnel in water corporations, Catchment Management Authorities and other government agencies. This role involves monitoring and reviewing corporate plans, annual reports and business cases from water entities with a focus on compliance and financial analysis. This role best suits a person with demonstrated business understanding and commercial acumen.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification (or working towards a qualification) in accounting, business, finance, economics, business administration or equivalent (required).
• Demonstrated business understanding and commercial acumen (desirable).
• A sound understanding of and experience in the public sector, including knowledge and experience with the structure of government and decision-making processes (desirable).
• Demonstrated understanding of Victorian water frameworks (desirable).

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 19 November 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

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 ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

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.