Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Environment
Location: Location not specified
Reference: 1969
Help shape Victoria's water future
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to lead water quality policy development, analysis and reporting on behalf of Victoria. As Manager, Basin Water Quality and Monitoring, you will play a key role in delivering Victoria's water quality obligations and influencing policy outcomes across the Murray-Darling Basin. Working within the Water Monitoring and Data team, you will provide leadership on water quality matters, coordinate policy development across jurisdictions, and contribute to critical reporting that informs government decision-making and long-term water resource planning.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Water Monitoring & Data, you will:
About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term, job-share position (0.5 FTE) available for a period of 12 months. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria (preferably 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne). Hybrid work arrangements are 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 Monday, 03 August 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.