Who we are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a backyard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

About The Role

Melbourne Water is delivering the Growling Grass Frog (GGF) Masterplan program under the Melbourne Strategic Assessment on behalf of DEECA. The Masterplan includes the management of up to 2000ha of Conservation Area land and the construction and maintenance of up to 93 GGF habitat wetlands over the next 30 years.

Reporting to the Manager, Service Enablement Futures, this role is a full time, 3 year fixed term contract within the Growling Grass Frog Masterplan implementation team. As the project manager (GGF) you will be responsible for: Program implementation, overseeing governance, TO and stakeholder relationships, Annual investment planning, program performance, monitoring and evaluation, reporting and financial management.

If you are someone who is passionate about biodiversity conservation coupled with experience in implementation of large, complex and innovative programs of work then this could be the role for you!

More about the role:

• Lead and oversee the implementation of the GGF Masterplan within Melbourne Water, on a fee for service basis for DEECA.
• Lead and manage Annual Works Planning, including preparation of required research and reports.
• Drive innovative and value for money outcomes for DEECA by implementing best practice in asset and data management for new services.
• Partner proactively with program stakeholders to clarify program activities and scope to ensure effective program delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal interface partners in Service Programs, MCD and Service Delivery to ensure Annual Works Plan is delivered.
• Financial accountability for GGF Program; budget, forecast risks and financial reporting.
• Effective management of program risks and escalation to MW representative and Steering Committee as required.

About You

This role needs someone who has highly developed project management skills, with demonstrated ability to coordinate schedules, maintain accurate records, and streamline administrative processes.

• Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988
• Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
• Planning and Environment Act 1987
• Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006.

• Tertiary Degree in Engineering, Science or Natural Resource Management.
• Knowledge of State and Commonwealth legislation and policy, such as:
• Strong understanding of current best practice in asset and data management.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining collaborative external partnerships and relationships
• Project management and implementation of large, complex and innovative programs of work
• Experience managing both capital and operational budgets.

For more information, please review the attached position description: Project Manager (GGF).pdf

Why Join Us

At Melbourne Water, we care deeply about water and the life it sustains.

Our team is inspired by passion and purpose, with an unwavering commitment to safety. We are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We don’t just talk about flexible working - we live it. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning flows through everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and passionate about public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive your application and learn if you could be a great fit.

How to Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Monday 27th October at 11:55pm AEST