Lower Murray Water (LMW) is a large regional organisation servicing diverse communities across the region, stretching from Kerang to the South Australian border. A unique organisation, LMW operates both urban and rural water businesses which support domestic and commercial customers from households through to large-scale irrigation operations. As a leader within the region, LMW has established itself as a major contributor to enhancing regional prosperity, directly impacting social, environmental, and economic benefits.

We are seeking a well-organised and dynamic professional to join our communications team, based in Mildura.

About the role:

Reporting directly to the Manager Strategy and Communication you will be responsible for leading community engagement programs and events. Your role will be pivotal in promoting our organisation and advocating for the efficient use of urban and rural water.

Use your skills and expertise to engage with the broader community, our customers and stakeholders and make an impact every day.

This role is a Full Time Limited Tenure position based at the LMW Mildura office, working Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.

To succeed in the role, you will have:

A high standard of written and verbal communication skills

Strong stakeholder engagement and communications capability

Strong organisational and time management skills

An understanding of public sector communications, or the capacity to learn quickly

Ability to create and disseminate information on social media.

What we offer:

A friendly and inclusive culture

Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.

A dynamic workplace where every day offers new and exciting ventures

Health and wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program.

A strong focus on career and leadership development

Attractive salary and employment benefits under our Enterprise Agreement

Working at LMW will inspire you to be passionate, innovative and dynamic. The skills and abilities you bring to the role will be valued. We are committed to fostering a high-performing culture through continued coaching, developing and learning opportunities which will support an exciting career.

To apply for this role please visit to complete the application including responses to the following:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How do you prioritise your workload when you have competing demands?

What experience do you have in creating, promoting and undertaking events?

A position description is available on our website https://www.lmw.vic.gov.au/careers/

Email your application form and resume to [email protected] by 12.00pm Friday 1 August 2025. Enquiries can be directed to Owen Russell - Manager Strategy and Communication on 0475 178 111 or the recruitment email address.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce and celebrate that everyone at LMW is unique in their own way. These unique differences create a culture at LMW that enhances not only our organisation but also the community in which we serve. We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from diverse backgrounds.

If you require any help with your application, accessibility or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please don’t hesitate to contact our Diversity & Inclusion Officer – Steph on 0498 400 052.