• Full time permanent role (based on 38 hours per week)
• Monthly RDO
• Drive sustainability and shape a climate-resilient Merri-bek
• Salary: $99k – $108k + Super
• Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

About Merri-bek City Council

Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.

About the role

Are you passionate about integrated water management, sustainable urban design, and climate adaptation? We’re looking for a skilled Integrated Water Management Officer to join our Sustainable Built Environment team.

You’ll play a key role in delivering our Integrated Water Management Strategy – Towards a Water Sensitive City 2040, working across council to ensure water-sensitive urban design (WSUD) is embedded in planning, capital works and project design and delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Support project delivery of IWM initiatives such as wetlands and stormwater harvesting, including consultant oversight across feasibility, design and construction
• Provide early and ongoing IWM/WSUD input into Council’s capital works program, including design reviews and constructability assessments.
• Assist the ESD team in ensuring planning applicants meet water-related sustainability requirements
• Liaise with internal teams including Planning & Design, Community Infrastructure Delivery, and Operations to ensure WSUD assets are maintained and performing as intended.
• Support the preparation of project briefs, tenders, grant applications, contracts, and other documentation.
• Contribute to strategic thinking and advocacy, including sustainable design integration, monitoring and compliance
• Provide community consultation and technical advice related to IWM issues, including participation in briefings and stakeholder workshops.
• Promote a culture of sustainability and continuous improvement across projects and teams.

You’ll be based in the Sustainable Built Environment Unit and work closely with the IWM Lead and ESD Officers, with strong connections across Capital Works and other teams.

This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful environmental outcomes and help position Merri-bek as a leader in integrated water management.

Skills and experience require to perform the role

• Qualifications relevant to Integrated Water Management including environmental engineering, project management or other relevant disciplines
• Demonstrated knowledge in the area of Integrated Water Management
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence internal and external stakeholders

What the role can offer

• Monthly RDO
• Extensive opportunities for training & career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
• Employer-supported study assistance schemes
• Wellness programs

Further support offered for our staff

• Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
• Purchase leave
• Ceremonial leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• Family violence leave

For further information about this position please contact Arezou Houshmand on 9240 2481.

Applications close: 11:30pm, Monday, 25 August 2025.

Before submitting an application please view the Position Description.

Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Qualifications. Please have this ready when completing your application.

How to apply

Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.

*Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.

Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.

Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.

Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.

We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on [email protected]

Our Commitment

In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.

Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.