Manningham City Council

Sustainable Water Officer

• Full
  time, permanent position
• Salary $107,576 to $120,375 + 11.5% Superannuation
• Based at Manningham Council Depot - Doncaster East 

Exciting opportunity to join our
Integrated Stormwater team as a leader across Council advocating for water as a
resource and its sustainable management.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100
different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries
to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham
remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment
opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive
and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of
benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career
development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to
best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new
game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape
positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity
to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a
culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

Flexible
Work

Manningham Council have a number of policies and
practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,
flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various
communication methods when working remotely.
Can’t work full-time, or need flexible hours? We are here to help you to bring your best
self to work so that you can be your authentic self and have time for all of
life’s other commitments.

About the Role

Provide expert advice on integrated water
management (IWM), sustainable stormwater solutions, and water sensitive urban
design (WSUD), contributing to initiatives like the Manningham Flood Mapping
Project while identifying emerging industry trends and aligning local projects
with relevant policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement
catchment-scale strategies that enhance waterway health, reduce potable water
use, and manage WSUD assets through effective planning, documentation, and
integration with Council systems.

Skills and Experience

• Qualifications – Registered engineer or
  hold relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental sustainability, science,
  water resource management, or other relevant discipline.
• Technical Expertise – Strong knowledge in
  integrated water management, natural systems, and systems thinking.
• Strategic Insight – Skilled in
  identifying emerging trends and strategic issues related to sustainable water
  use and quality.
• Policy & Planning – Experienced in
  developing policy and asset management plans for IWM infrastructure.
• Project Management – Proven ability to
  deliver and maintain IWM projects with a clear understanding of their strategic
  context.
• Communication – Strong written and verbal
  communication, including reporting, consultation, and advocacy.

Please find Position Description below

How to
Apply

Click APPLY
to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements
of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Zander Beard, Coordinator Integrated Stormwater on

03 9840 9151.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment
process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications
close on Monday 26 May 2025 at 11:00pm

Don’t meet every requirement for this role? Studies have
shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for
roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different
experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t
perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about this role
and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce
for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities,
Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people
who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from
different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural
backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and
practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,
flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various
communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments
regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in
advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as
such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.