Policy and Projects Lead: 12-month Contract

7 months ago

Frankston, Australia South East Water Corporation Full time

**Policy and Projects Lead: 12-Month Contract**:
**Who are we?**:
We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

**The role**:
As the Policy and Projects Lead at South East Water you will have responsibility for delivering projects, providing technical input, developing policy recommendations and managing internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of the Greater Melbourne Urban Water System Strategy (Water for Life) while delivering on the ongoing team objectives. _This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity._

Your responsibilities will be, but not limited to:

- Establish, interpret and challenge policy as it relates to water resource management
- Prepare policy papers, submissions, briefs, memoranda and letters of reply on complex policy issues
- Lead cross business water resource activities, including those related to dry conditions preparedness, water efficiency and long term strategic initiatives.
- Undertake water efficiency strategic planning, implementation and evaluation including internal and external stakeholder engagement
- Develop strategies for and manage activities related to water trading
- Develop and lead internal programs to achieve strategic outcomes
- Influence programs externally, through effective stakeholder engagement, to enable aligned policy with South East Water business directions

**Who are you?**:
To be successful in this position you will have:

- A relevant qualification in science and/or engineering
- Post graduate qualifications in law, policy, business or economics will be highly regarded.
- Ability to coordinate, plan and manage multiple projects with diverse stakeholders simultaneously.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with an ability to lead stakeholder engagement to effect long lasting relationships and enable mutually acceptable outcomes
- High level of data analysis, interpretation and validation skills
- Ability to draw conclusions and makes high quality recommendations on the basis of data analysis and research
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to tailor an effective message for a specific audience, including;
- Preparation of reports, presentations and responses on complex technical issues that are of a suitable standard to be published by South East Water
- Briefing notes and memorandums for senior levels or government
- Ability to quickly assess and resolve issues in the water resource planning and related areas
- An understanding of the Victorian water sector, environmental management, policy development processes and strategic planning processes
- Some understanding in integrated water management and water efficiency
- Knowledge of South East Water’s Statement of Obligations, the Water Act, and related legislation
- This role also requires some knowledge of water resource management, integrated water management, water efficiency and alternative water servicing.

**What's in it for you?**:

- Competitive remuneration of between $109,104 and $121,370 per annum (plus superannuation), depending on experience
- A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working
- A range of benefits, including free on-site parking and cultural leave
- A great culture working in collaborative teams with strong work ethics
- Career focused learning and development opportunities
- The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives
- Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront views

**We're for everyone**:
We do meaningful work, but how we do it is just as important. We’re here to help people live well, protect the environment, and keep healthy water and resources accessible and affordable for all. We know to make a positive difference we need to support our people to be their very best. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of how we work. But it’s our people’s collective ambition, authenticity and differences that bring our culture to life.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. Everyone brings a unique voice and a refreshing perspective that keeps us innovating. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers. Even though we’re all different, we still share a common goal to deliver healthy water for life.

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