About the role

Join an innovative, cross-agency project working to improve stream health and water sustainability in the Monbulk Creek catchment. As the Smart Water Network Officer, you'll lead the technical delivery of smart tank installations, oversee contractors, and refine processes that support effective engagement, procurement, and monitoring. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on flood resilience, urban water use, and environmental outcomes.

This is a 12-month temporary full-time position (grant funded) (76 hours per week).

This is a Band 6 role with a salary range between $95,565 and $104,167 per annum, plus superannuation.

Support work-life balance with a fortnightly or monthly rostered day off and hybrid working arrangements.

Experience and skills we’re looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple project stages and meet deadlines.

Understanding of Integrated Water Management principles, and their implementation.

Skilled in process improvement, with a track record of optimising workflows for procurement, stakeholder engagement, and project monitoring.

Ability to build trust and maintain relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.

Proficiency in data collection, reporting, and documentation, including financial tracking, asset management and spatial tools (e.g. GIS).

Commitment to Occupational Health and Safety, with demonstrated application of OHS principles during project delivery.

If you have some but not all these skills or experience, we still encourage you to apply. Especially if you have the right attitude!

How to apply

Please ensure you submit your application via our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’. Include a resume and cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, tell us about your experience, skills, and why you would like to work with us here at Yarra Ranges Council.

Applications close 11.59pm, Tuesday 24 June 2025.

Contact person: Joerg Werdin, Coordinator Sustainability, 0409 612 426.

If you need support with your application or have accessibility needs, please call the contact person above or email us at [email protected].

Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. These checks will include a Police Check, plus a Working with Children Check.

About Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.

Yarra Ranges Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.