Climate Adaptation Lead

Who we are looking for

We're looking for a strategic and innovative professional to lead the development and implementation of Wannon Water's Climate Adaptation Plan to strengthen our resilience and embrace opportunities in a changing climate.

This is a two-year fixed-term, full-time position based in Warrnambool and comes with a generous salary of $99,465.31 to $110,954.39 p.a. plus superannuation.

What you'll be doing

On a day-to-day basis, you'll:

• Oversee the development and delivery of the Climate Adaptation Plan, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support and monitor successful implementation.
• Lead the roll out of an effective employee engagement program to raise awareness and understanding of the program.
• Establish and oversee the monitoring and reporting processes to track the progress of the program against key milestone dates.
• Support Wannon Water and local community understanding and literacy regarding climate change implications for our service region.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone with

• A sold understanding of climate adaptation and mitigation principles.
• Experience in developing complex plans, proposals and funding requests.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective and valued stakeholder relationships.
• Tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline.

For further details, see the position description available here.

We look forward to hearing from you. if you have any questions, feel free to call Ian Bail (General Manager Strategic Services) on

What we can offer

Putting people first comes naturally to us, and that includes the people we employ. You'll have every opportunity to make the most of your talents, broaden your experiences and be rewarded for the great work you do.

You'll be offered a range of great benefits including:

• Workplace flexibility with access to working arrangements such as hybrid work, flexible hours, purchased leave, monthly rostered days off and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture, which embraces diversity and the benefits it brings to the workplace and life.
• A leadership commitment to Zero Harm where the safety and wellbeing of our people and others is paramount.
• A Health & Wellbeing program, to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Program for our people and their immediate families.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities and access to professional development through associations such as CPA, IWC, WSAA, VicWater, and more.

We're an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive culture is reflected in our diverse mix of talented people who are passionate about delivering their best.

We welcome applications from everyone including people with a disability, job seekers of all ages, carers, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are

• A certified Family Inclusive Workplace
• A Work 180 endorsed employer
• Members of the Diversity Council Australia
• Accredited members of the Health Workplaces Achievement Program

Ready to find out about our employee benefits? Visit Our Careers page and discover more about us.

How you can apply

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 21 September 2025

Click APPLY and you will be taken through to the Wannon Water Careers Portal to complete your application. Once there, you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your cover letter and resume.

As part of your cover letter, please outline how your skills and experience meet the role requirements (as outlined in the position description).

Reasonable Adjustments

We're here to support you through life's ups and downs. Whether you need adjustments during the recruitment process or at work, like flexible hours or accommodation for disabilities, we're here to help. We understand it can be daunting to share your needs, so feel free to reach out with any questions at Your information will be kept completely confidential.