Water Market Leader – Victoria

The importance of water to the health of our world can't be overstated. 

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. 

As a leader for our dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists you will be able to drive change and apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities. With unprecedented investment in the water sector in Victoria and nationally, this role presents a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, passionate and committed leader.

Who are we looking for?

Following a recent internal promotion, we are seeking applications for a key leadership and market position: Victoria's Water Market Leader. This pivotal role is responsible for driving revenue growth, leading major project opportunity identification and conversion across the state, driving business development, and cultivating strong relationships with both existing and new clients in the Water sector, and driving our national water market initiatives with other regional leaders. The ideal candidate will have a strong reputation in the Victorian Water market, prior experience operating at a Technical Director or Principal level, and a proven track record of winning and delivering major Water projects.

You will be involved in:

• Driving the Victoria Region's winning work strategy to grow GHD's client revenue
• Collaborating across the APAC water market leader's cohort to lead and support growth initiatives
• Leading a team of Relationship Managers to build client relationships and play a critical leadership role supporting our existing and future relationships.
• Collaborating with our four water group managers to support our strategy
• Contributing to the leadership and success of the Victoria Region as a member of the Victorian Management Team
• Leading business development activities for major Water projects across Victoria, including responses to tenders and proposals, as well as representing the company at forums and industry events. 
• Providing technical leadership and direction on major tenders, bids, and proactive client proposals. 
• Coaching and mentoring staff to build high-performing teams and enhance business development capability.

What you will bring to the team:

• A deep understanding of the water sector and a bold growth mindset
• Strong network of contacts and clients in the Victorian market
• Appropriate qualifications and significant industry and professional services experience
• Effective and proven business development, strategy, networking and client relationship management skills.
• You'll be passionately client-centric: prioritise client needs and provide high-quality experience to our clients.
• Experience growing market share and successfully leading/delivering projects in Victoria or nationally.
• A commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion and to advocate for equity
• As a significant leadership position, you may be offered the potential to become a shareholder and Principal of the business.
• For the right candidate, we will consider a part-time appointment (minimum of 0.8 FTE).

Interested? Apply by cob 19 November 2025.

Contact Linda Graham

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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