Who We Are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a backyard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra, we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

About The Role

The Sustainable Agriculture Support Officer will be responsible for working with the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator to support delivery of key outcomes for Melbourne Water’s Climate Smart agriculture programs funded through the Australian Governments Regional Delivery Partners Program

The Support Officer plays a significant role in supporting delivery of program services for the Climate Smart Agriculture programs, including working close with a range of internal and external stakeholders including Australian Government, community groups, Traditional Owner organisations, and the agriculture Sector.

This role is a part time (2 day) – 3.5 year fixed term contract based from Bangholme.

In this role you will:

• Undertake a range of administrative tasks that support the efficient and compliant management of Climate Smart agriculture programs with key delivery partners.
• Support the coordination of workshops, events or activities that engage industry and community members that achieve Climate Smart agriculture outcomes.
• Assist with monitoring and evaluation plans including attaining data, storing and reporting back.
• Support tracking and reporting of progress of funding programs. 
• Manage relationships with relevant stakeholders to maximise their satisfaction with strategic and operational outcomes.
• Update and maintain records and databases, complying with administrative systems and processes, to ensure that all information is accurate, stored correctly and accessible

About You

• High level written communication skills, including report writing, presentation drafting, and correspondence with stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in administration, scheduling, and grant tracking
• Experience in data management and tracking project/program delivery
• Excellent attention to detail and well developed interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage time effectively, prioritise competing demands, and meet critical deadlines.
• Experience in workshop coordination or support, or experience in event management

For more information, please see the attached the Position Description: Position Description - Support Officer Sustainable Agriculturedocx.docx

Why Join Us

At Melbourne Water, we care about water and all life that springs from it.

Our people are fuelled by passion, and with safety at the forefront, we have an unwavering sense of purpose, and are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We walk the talk when it comes to flexible working – but that’s not all. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning permeates everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and care deeply for public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive an application and learn if you could be a great fit.

How To Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Friday 21st March at 11:55pm AEST