Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 376
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated individual to join the Victorian Environmental Water Holder (VEWH) as an Environmental Water Coordinator.
The VEWH is an independent statutory body responsible for managing Victoria’s environmental water entitlements, in cooperation with program partners, to improve the environmental health of rivers and wetlands.
The successful applicant will play a key role in ensuring Victoria’s environmental water entitlements are best managed to improve the environmental condition of rivers, wetlands and floodplains.
This will include contributing to water planning and reporting processes, program development, liaison with officers of key delivery partners, participation in community consultation, and supporting the decision making of the Commission and Executive Management team.
Key elements of this role are to:
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position available until 31 December 2026. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East 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:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 7 August 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.
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