Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Environment
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1868
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated individual to join the Victorian Environmental Water Holder (VEWH) as an Environmental Water Coordinator.
Help shape how Victoria's environmental water is used to protect and restore the health of rivers, wetlands and floodplains across the state.
The Victorian Environmental Water Holder (VEWH) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team and contribute to one of Victoria's most significant environmental programs. This is a role for someone who can bring together science, data, planning and stakeholder engagement to support environmental water management across Victoria.
In this role, you'll work with waterway managers, Traditional Owners, community stakeholders and government partners to plan, coordinate and evaluate the use of environmental water. Your work will directly influence environmental outcomes across Victoria's rivers and wetlands while helping to deliver lasting benefits for communities and ecosystems.
This role could be right for you if you:
Key elements of this role are to:
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position available for a period of 12 months. 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, 20 September 2026.
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.
An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace
DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [email protected].
We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.