Integrated Water Management Advisor

• Location: Geelong, Regional
• Statuses: Contract; Flexible
• Duration: 3 years

About the role

• Drive integrated water projects across the Barwon region
• Build partnerships with councils and key regional stakeholders
• Flexible, purpose-driven role with regional impact

Are you looking for a career opportunity that will create significant impact across the region? Does a collaborative, purpose-led role driving sustainable water solutions sound exciting. If so, read on…

As the Barwon Region IWM Advisor, you'll work on projects funded by regional partners that will deliver integrated water management outcomes across the Region on behalf of the IWM Forum. You'll support councils and stakeholders to embed IWM principles and practices into planning and development.

Working both independently and collaboratively, you'll partner with members of the IWM Forum—including councils, Traditional Owners, water authorities, academia, and other key stakeholders—to build capability, share knowledge, and coordinate projects that enhance liveability, sustainability, and water resilience in our communities.

You'll facilitate regular meetings, set clear agendas, define timelines and accountabilities, which will ensure effective reporting and progress toward common goals. By providing oversight of project risks and leading engagement activities, you'll be vital in raising awareness of Integrated Water Management within the Forum by advising on environmentally sustainable development principles in urban planning and growth.

• Position Description

About you

You're a strategic thinker who is comfortable working independently and across diverse organisations as you bring sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to influence by building strong relationships.

Your communication skills, both written and verbal, will see you bring influence with a range of stakeholders and you'll thrive running engagement. You're passionate about leading through collaboration and have the capability to turn shared goals into meaningful outcomes for multiple organisations.

Your qualifications in environmental science, engineering or similar will be tested in this challenging role but will be underpinned by your understanding of integrated water management and stormwater management. Motivation to provide a lasting impact across the broader region will be a key to your success.

About us

Barwon Water is Victoria's largest regional urban water corporation, with more than 110 years' experience in delivering world-class water, sewerage and recycled water services to our customers and community. More than just taps and toilets, we're a pivotal player in the region's ongoing social, economic and environmental prosperity.

We care about where we live and work, and we're always looking for like-minded people to join our team.

Why join us?

At Barwon Water, we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.

Our work requires more than just engineering and scientific solutions. We're learning from the tens of thousands of years of knowledge and insight from Traditional Custodians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

Get in touch

Does this opportunity sound like it might be a good fit for you?

Ready to apply? Submit your cover letter and resume now.

We lead. We learn. We deliver. We care about a better future.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Enquiries to Nick Wynn, Coordinator Sustainable Futures, on

Applications close Sunday, 31 August 2025.