Our organisation

We take pride in our place in the Gippsland community. We are a quality essential service and support the health, safety and wellbeing of our community and staff. We are a significant employer in the region, working closely with our stakeholders towards an increasingly prosperous Gippsland.

We are innovative and committed to ensuring that Gippsland Water remains a great place to work. We do this by:

Offering a flexible and stimulating workplace and investing in our people to enable us to adapt to the changing needs of our business and our region.

Building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation.

Building a diverse and inclusive organisation, where our people feel safe to bring their full and authentic self to work.

We also provide a range of employee benefits that will make your experience working at Gippsland Water both professionally and personally rewarding.

The role

The Corporate Affairs Advisor supports Gippsland Water’s reputation, stakeholder relationships and community trust by contributing to high-quality public relations, issues management, media relations and corporate communication activities.

The role helps ensure Gippsland Water communicates clearly and effectively with customers, community, media, government and internal stakeholders, particularly in relation to key initiatives, organisational priorities, emergency response and matters that may affect public confidence.

What you’ll bring

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.

Media relations experience – either as a journalist, public relations, or media advisor.

An understanding of public affairs and issue management concepts.

Skills in supporting the negotiation, facilitation and influencing of strategic outcomes.

Ability to write and edit with attention to detail.

Highly developed written, oral and presentation communication skills.

How to apply

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Annelise Answerth, Senior Corporate Affairs Lead on 04•• ••• 310.

Applications close on 16 August 2026.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received.

If you are excited about this opportunity, please upload your current resume and a cover letter that tells us why you are interested in this role, and the key skills, qualities and experience you can bring.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a National Police Check.

Further information: A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers or by contacting Recruitment on 03 •••• •709.