Climate Program Manager

• Get the balance right - flexible working options available
• Ongoing career development opportunities
• Support the sustainable delivery of an essential service to the Lower Hunter community

We are seeking an ongoing Climate Program Manager to join our Strategy and Engagement division.

Our Company

At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other.

We fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.

We have embarked on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:

Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:

• Additional Public Holidays, RDOs
• 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
• Paid Community Service Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
• Access to hybrid work and other flexible options

Health & Wellbeing benefits including:

• Fitness passport
• Access to discounted health fund and health services
• Access to the Employee Assistance program

Remuneration & Hours:

• 35 working week
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Base salary from $134, ,000 plus Superannuation

The Opportunity

As the Climate Program Manager you will lead the development and support the implementation of policies, strategic programs and initiatives to help achieve Hunter Water's climate resilience goals.

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement climate strategies: Drive policies, programs, and initiatives for climate change adaptation and carbon mitigation (Net Zero) within Hunter Water.
• Lead change management: Build organizational maturity in climate resilience through structured change programs.
• Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with internal teams, customers, community, and regional partners to deliver sustainability and resilience outcomes.
• Policy and project development: Work with government and industry to shape regulatory environments and create projects that enhance climate resilience.
• Reporting and monitoring: Prepare technical advice, briefings, and reports for executives and the Board, while tracking external trends to manage risks and opportunities.

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in sustainability, science, engineering, policy, or a related discipline.
• Experience in developing and implementing corporate climate change programs, including reporting frameworks and best practice approaches.
• Expertise in change management, communication, and project management to deliver strategic initiatives and manage complex technical investigations.
• Strategic mindset and analytical skills to identify opportunities, resolve complex issues, and monitor performance over time.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including influence, negotiation, business writing, and presentation, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business.

Desirable Criteria:

• Proven experience and knowledge of innovations in climate resilience influencing the urban water industry landscape and environment
• Proven ability to deliver change in an organisation
• Proven ability to engage with external stakeholders and achieve positive outcomes

Application Steps:

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume.

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Application closing date:

Contact: Harry Sansbury Phone:

We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.

Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.