An exciting opportunity exists to join the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (GB CMA) in the role of Integrated Water (IWM) Management Officer.

This 3-year fixed term position is responsible for leading the GB CMA’s contribution to Integrated Water Management (IWM) planning, collaboration, and project delivery. This dedicated role will strengthen the organisation’s strategic engagement in IWM Forums, support internal capacity building, and drive the integration of IWM practices across CMA functions.

The IWM Officer will operate as part of a statewide cohort of CMA IWM practitioners and participate in a peer network across the state, with guidance and support from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Adaptation (DEECA). The position also supports joint initiatives with other CMAs and partners to improve waterway health, community resilience, and cross-sector coordination.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the GB CMA. The GB CMA acknowledges and respects Aboriginal cultures, its values and practices, and is committed to take actions to provide support to Aboriginal people employed by the GB CMA. The GB CMA acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners of the land and waters on which we work, the First Nations of Yorta Yorta and Taungurung. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging and value our partnerships to heal country.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Undertake planning processes, stakeholder engagement, and shared priority setting, in collaboration with other CMA’s and government agencies.

Lead the development and delivery of IWM plans and initiatives, through collaboration and solution focused planning.

Build and maintain partnerships with local government, water corporations, Traditional Owners, and other key stakeholders to co-design and implement IWM opportunities.

Identify and pursue opportunities to embed IWM principles and outcomes across CMA strategies, operational activities, and within programs.

Lead efforts to secure funding to progress priority IWM opportunities and increase investment to improve IWM regional outcomes.

You will need:

Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental planning, water or natural resource management, engineering, land use planning or a related field (mandatory).

Demonstrated experience working in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, collaborative project management, or inter-agency collaboration (highly desirable).

Knowledge of integrated water management and the water sector in Victoria is highly desirable.

Applicants are asked to submit a written application that includes the following:

A current resume with minimum two work related references; and

A response to each of the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description, which can be found on the GBCMA website https://www.gbcma.vic.gov.au/the-cma/jobs_tenders/positions_vacant

The position is offered as a 3-year fixed term role at 0.8-1.0 FTE. For more information about our organisation and this opportunity, please contact Carolyn Nigro on 0408 877 129.

Applications close at midnight on 6 August 2025 and can be submitted to [email protected].

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA SEEK