Company description:

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Job description:

The Senior Manager, Portfolio Compliance and Operations is responsible for supporting Victoria's Water Portfolio entities to plan and deliver their functions and services. This includes Victoria's 18 Water Corporations, 9 Catchment Management Authorities, the Victorian Environmental Water Holder, and the Birrarung Council.

The Senior Manager is responsible for ensuring that the delivery of strategic and operational outcomes by Water Portfolio entities is aligned with government priorities. This includes Traditional Owner partnerships, climate change action, the sourcing of operational and maintenance services and improved diversity, ensuring safe and effective water and sewerage services as well as overseeing emerging sector issues and risks.

The Senior Manager leads and manages a high-performing team and will be an exemplar of integrity and commitment to quality outcomes. As a manager, you will build trust and resilience through consistent actions, values, and communication. The position involves forming and maintaining strong partnerships within DEECA and with key stakeholders.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in finance, business, law, public administration or a related field would be desirable.
• Demonstrated experience of strategic leadership in public entity administration would be desirable.
• Proven ability to work across government and organisations to influence policies and programs would be desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team to plan and deliver a program of work would be desirable.
• High level of expertise of either the Victorian water sector or of Victorian portfolio entity operations and performance desirable.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, Melbourne, 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.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 16 September 2025.

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.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.